Spicy Sirloin Steak with Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound top sirloin steak, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup less-sodium beef broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tablespoon canned adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over steak.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steak from pan, and keep warm.
3. 3. Combine 3/4 cup broth and next 3 ingredients; add to pan, and cook 4 minutes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
4. 4. Combine flour and remaining 1/4 cup broth, stirring with a whisk. Add to pan; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with chipotle sauce.