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Smoky Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn-Poblano Salad and Sweet Potato Wedges

Smoky Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn-Poblano Salad and Sweet Potato Wedges

Dinner

5.0

(1 reviews)

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
25min
Servings
4
Calories
645
Chef's Note

Slicing against the grain is crucial for flank steak; look for the muscle fibers running along the meat and cut perpendicular to them for the most tender bite. The extra steak you're saving will make a perfect cold salad or quick stir-fry tomorrow!

Tags
beef
grilling
southwestern
high-protein
one-pot-adjacent
steak
sweet-potato
leftovers
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs flank steak

  • 2 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 2 large sweet potatoes

  • 3 ears corn on the cob

  • 1 large poblano pepper

  • 1 large red bell pepper

  • 2 whole lime

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1 large avocado

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat.

  • 2

    Wash 2 large sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch thick wedges. On a large baking sheet, toss the wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast in the oven for 20-22 minutes until tender and browned at the edges.

  • 3

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pat 3 lbs of flank steak dry and rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the meat, pressing it in firmly.

  • 4

    Husk 3 ears of corn. Wash 1 poblano pepper and 1 red bell pepper; halve them and remove the seeds. Lightly coat the corn and peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil.

  • 5

    Place the 3 lbs of seasoned steak, the corn, and the pepper halves on the hot grill. Grill the steak for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Grill the peppers for 4-5 minutes per side until the skin is blistered.

  • 6

    Remove everything from the grill. Place the steak on a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes to keep it juicy.

  • 7

    While the meat rests, slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Dice the charred poblano and red bell peppers. Peel and dice 1 large avocado. Finely chop 1/2 cup fresh cilantro.

  • 8

    In a medium bowl, toss the corn, peppers, avocado, and cilantro together. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 9

    Slice 2 lbs of the rested flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Set aside the remaining 1 lb of unsliced steak to cool; once cool, store it in the refrigerator for tomorrow's dinner.

  • 10

    Serve the sliced steak with the roasted sweet potato wedges and a generous portion of the grilled corn-poblano salad.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
645
Calories
52g
Protein
48g
Carbs
29g
Fat

Reviews (1)
DD.
Danielle D.
5/22/2026

5/5

Unreal! Corn salad was delicious!