CARNE ASADA STEAK SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO SALAD

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My carne asada steak sandwich with avocado salad recipe is perfect for tailgating. About ninety percent of this recipe can be prepared in advance - meaning that when game day rolls around, all you'll have to do is fire up the grill, cook the steaks, and melt the cheese on the bread.

Provided by Chef Tom McAliney, Brandt Beef

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground dried thyme
¼ cup olive oil
4 pounds flat iron steaks
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (1 pound) French baguettes
½ pound thinly sliced Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Stir together cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, allspice, thyme, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Smear the flat iron steaks with this paste, then wrap with plastic wrap, or place into a resealable plastic bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours.
Prepare avocado salad by gently mixing cubed avocado, green onion, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
Grill flat iron steaks until cooked to desired degree of doneness, or to an internal temperature of 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. While the steaks are resting, cut each baguette into three pieces, then halve the pieces horizontally. Toast bread, cut-side down on grill until golden brown. Turn baguettes over, and place sliced cheese on the cut sides; allow cheese to melt.
To assemble sandwiches, thinly slice the flat iron steaks across the grain, and pile onto baguettes. Top with avocado salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1532 calories, Carbohydrate 114.9 g, Cholesterol 246.3 mg, Fat 80.3 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 95.3 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 1489 mg, Sugar 11.1 g