Spicy Rubbed Rib-eyes

5/1/2005

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt to taste

4 boneless rib-eye beef steaks (each about 1/2-inch thick and about 5 ounces), defrosted if frozen

Prepare a gas grill according to the manufacturer's instructions. Preheat the grill to high.

Combine the garlic, onion and chili powders with the cumin in a small bowl. Sprinkle salt to taste on both sides of each steak. Place a scant teaspoon of the seasoning mix on just 1 side of each steak, then rub the spices into the meat with your fingertips.

Place the steaks on the grill (spiced side down) and grill to the desired doneness. For steaks done to medium, grill them, covered, for 3 minutes on the first side. Turn and grill, uncovered 2 minutes on the second side. For medium rare, cook 2 minutes on each side. Serve at once.

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Values Per Serving: 177 calories (40 percent from fat), 8 g fat (3 g saturated), 76 mg cholesterol, 24 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates, trace dietary fiber, 57 mg sodium