Chipotle Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa Recipe
Meghan Yager | Cake 'n KnifeGrilled Chipotle Lime Flank Steak with Creamy Avocado Salsa is a spicy, bright, and tangy take on your favorite grilled meat, just in time for summer. The heat and savory flavors of the steak with the bright, tangy salsa are ideal for eating on their own or even in tacos.
Ok, let’s be real, my grill is always out; come rain, shine, or even freezing snow. I just don’t care because I gotta get my grilled fix at least two to three times a week.
I will say though, now that it is summer, the grill heats up way faster than it did in the winter. That’s a saving grace in my book.
Today I’m bringing you a new take on flank steak, but without adding any extra fussy steps to make things difficult.
Instead, the result is a smoky, spicy, and sultry piece of meat that will melt in your mouth while also making you reach for a glass of water.
The steak itself is marinated in an easy marinade that’s spiced with chipotles and the adobo sauce they come canned in.
The one-two punch of flavor will keep you coming back for more, without completely obliterating your taste buds with heat.
Then the creamy dreamy avocado salsa comes in. I’ve used this salsa on so many things from tacos to tostadas, and even simply as a dip for chips when I want something different than guacamole.
The tangy flavor comes from the tomatillos and you also get a burst of herby freshness from cilantro.
The mild heat of the jalapeno brings it all together, making it a refreshing addition to the very hearty steak.
I love to slice it up and serve the slices with generous portions of sauce as is. However, you can also chop up the meat and put it in tacos or burritos along with the homemade avocado salsa.
How would you prefer to eat all that savory goodness that you see in these pics? Tell me in the comments below!
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Chipotle Flank Steak with Avocado Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
For the Steak:- 2 pounds Flank Steak
- 1 cup Oil
- juice from 4 Lime
- 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro, loosely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce
- 4 Chipotle Peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 Tomatillos
- 1 Jalapeño
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 Avocado, halved and pitted
Directions
- Add steak to a large ziplock bag with oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper.
- Turn the steak to coat in the marinade evenly. Let side in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Heat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill until desired doneness. I recommend about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Remove steak from heat and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- While the steak is resting, add all ingredients for avocado salsa to a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined.
- Serve steak immediately with avocado salsa.
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- Grilled
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Category:
- Sauces
- Tags:
- Avocados, Steak, Sauces, Spicy, Peppers, Salsa, Grilled, Grilling, Dinners, Mexican
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- Avocado Recipes, Steak Recipes, Sauce Recipes, Spicy Recipes, Pepper Recipes, Salsa Recipes, Grilled Recipes, Grilling Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Mexican Recipes
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Author: Meghan Yager
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 70 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
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