Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa). A spicy chili-flavored rub is used to add depth and complexity to grilled flank steak. Top with cool and creamy avocado salsa, roll up in a warm corn tortilla, and you have a wonderful summer meal. Serve with a leafy green salad and cilantro-lime rice to round out the menu.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

3 avocados - peeled

pitted and diced

½ onion

minced

2 Roma (plum) tomatoes

diced

1 clove garlic

pressed

1 bunch fresh cilantro

chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak

Jalapeno Margaritas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the avocados onion tomato garlic and cilantro into a mixing bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir gently until evenly combined; set aside.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Combine the kosher salt 2 tablespoons cumin 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ground black pepper coriander chili powder and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Dry the flank steak with paper towels and rub the spice mixture onto both sides. Cook on the preheated grill until the flank steak starts to firm and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steak from the grill cover with aluminum foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Arrange onto a platter and top with salsa to serve.

Nutritional Information

Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 540.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.7g 51%

Carbohydrates: 24.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 14.4g 58%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 41g 63%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 37.4mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 3004.8IU 60%

Niacin Equivalents: 12mg 92%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 64%

Vitamin C: 32.1mg 54%

Folate: 153.5mcg 38%

Calcium: 116.3mg 12%

Iron: 5.8mg 33%

Magnesium: 92.9mg 33%

Potassium: 1336.5mg 37%

Sodium: 1526.6mg 61%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 369.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.