FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO SALSA VERDE

Flank Steak with Cilantro Salsa Verde image

Even though steak is always a winner in our house, to make it even more special I add jarred salsa verde and top with freshly chopped tomato and avocado. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 beef flank steak or top sirloin steak, 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

Steps:

Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-9 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, process salsa and cilantro in a food processor until blended. Slice steak thinly across the grain; serve with salsa mixture, avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges