STEAK TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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This simple marinade of lime and cumin makes for some really big flavor. We look forward to using it again on poultry and vegetables, too!

Provided by Elisabeth Wilkins

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium limes
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 clove garlic finly chopped
1 lb beef flank steak, trimmed of fat
2 medium chopped plum (roma) tomatoes
1/4 c red onion chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
white corn tortillas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • 1. Squeeze limes into measuring cup; reserve 1 tablespoon juice for the salsa. In heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining lime juice (about 1/4 cup), the cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper and garlic. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat beef. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate, turning occasionally.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, avocado, reserved 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss to coat.
  • 3. Set oven control to broil. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on rack in broiler pan. Broil with top 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain into very thin slice
  • 4. Warm tortillas as directed on package. Divide steak strips among tortillas; top each with about 1/4 cup avocado salsa; fold in half.

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