Chili Rub Steak

Adapted from Gather 'Round the Grill by George Hirsch.

Ingredients:

• 1.25 lb flank steak or sirloin steak
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 2 tsp Tabasco
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp each of dried thyme, oregano, and parsley
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Purée of 8 cloves roasted garlic

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the rub. Press into all sides of the steak and refrigerate for 24 hours. Combine ingredients for marinade. Place "rubbed" steak in marinade and refrigerate an additional 24 hours. Grill over high heat, then let meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. If using flank steak, slice across the grain for tenderness.