• 2 Star Ranch Angus^® round (sirloin) tip center steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each) or 4 well-trimmed boneless Star Ranch Angus top loin (strip) steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 2-1/2 pounds)
• salt as desired
• black pepper as desired

• 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Combine rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks.
2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill round (sirloin) tip center steaks, covered, 11 to 13 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once; do not overcook. (Grill top loin steaks, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.) Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Beef Checkoff