Berbere Spiced Grilled Flat Iron with Garlic-Herb Grilled Eggplant

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
 1 beef flat iron steak (about 1lb)
Rub
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 1 tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp allspice
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp chili powder
 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp granulated garlic
Grilled Eggplant
 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2" slices
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 ½ tsp Mexican oregano
 2 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp Kosher salt
Garnish
 4 slices naan
 Greek yogurt
 fresh parsley
1

Cut flat iron evenly into 4 steaks (about 4 - 6 ounces each).

2

Combine all rub seasoning in a small bowl. Spread evenly onto all surfaces of the steaks.

3

In a small bowl combine garlic, oregano, salt, olive oil, and eggplant. Toss eggplant making sure all sides are coated evenly.

4

Grill eggplant on gas grill for 4 - 6 minutes flipping half way through. Remove from grill and keep warm.

5

Place steaks onto a preheated gas grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve with grilled eggplant naan bread, and yogurt.

Ingredients

 1 beef flat iron steak (about 1lb)
Rub
 1 tsp Kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 1 tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp allspice
 ½ tsp nutmeg
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp chili powder
 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp granulated garlic
Grilled Eggplant
 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2" slices
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 ½ tsp Mexican oregano
 2 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp Kosher salt
Garnish
 4 slices naan
 Greek yogurt
 fresh parsley

Directions

1

Cut flat iron evenly into 4 steaks (about 4 - 6 ounces each).

2

Combine all rub seasoning in a small bowl. Spread evenly onto all surfaces of the steaks.

3

In a small bowl combine garlic, oregano, salt, olive oil, and eggplant. Toss eggplant making sure all sides are coated evenly.

4

Grill eggplant on gas grill for 4 - 6 minutes flipping half way through. Remove from grill and keep warm.

5

Place steaks onto a preheated gas grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve with grilled eggplant naan bread, and yogurt.

Berbere Spiced Grilled Flat Iron with Garlic-Herb Grilled Eggplant
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Recipe and photo courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.