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Southwestern Cinnamon Steak Rub

"The sweet and warm tones of cinnamon enhance the flavor of steak when combined with cumin seed, paprika, oregano and a touch of brown sugar in this Latin-flavored rub."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cumin Seed
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper
  • 4 New York strip steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick

Directions

  1. In a small dry skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from skillet. Crush seeds using a mortar and pestle, a spice mill, a clean coffee grinder or a rolling pin.
  2. Combine brown sugar with all spices. Rub spice mixture evenly on both sides of steaks. Cover loosely and refrigerate 15 minutes
  3. Broil or grill steaks until desired doneness.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 457 | Total Fat: 17.8g | Cholesterol: 132mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by mom cooks   view full review
This turned out delicious! I didn't have cumin seeds so I used ground cumin instead. I cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2004 by GEMINIJO72   view full review
I tried this rub on my Christmas turkey last year and it was the best turkey the family said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Heather   view full review
VERY good. The spices blended perfectly together and it was so easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by ljmarsden   view full review
Nobody in my household enjoyed this Rub on their steak. Actually, they told me that I ruined a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2004 by MCARU   view full review
I would use a little less cumin.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by The Maddox's   view full review
Excellent rub when used on spareribs. Our family multiplies the recipe in order to generously...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by Math Ninja   view full review
We made this a long time ago with some un-flattering cut of steak and didn't care for it. But...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by kellow77   view full review
This was excellent! I used 1 tsp. ground cumin instead of the seeds (because I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by silence   view full review
Excellent! always trying new ways to season steak!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by JENNIFERGRAY04   view full review
I'm giving this one three stars, because while it did not destroy the steak....I don't think...

 

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