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Grilled Cilantro Lime Beef Skewers with Jalapeño Avocado Dipping Sauce Recipe

Meghan Yager
Sun’s out, grill’s out! At least that’ll be your new motto once you get a taste of these Grilled Cilantro Lime Beef Skewers with Jalapeño Avocado Dipping Sauce. The tangy fresh flavor of the rich with the cooling jalapeño avocado dipping sauce is a summery combination no one can resist.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 pounds Flank Steak sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • juice from one Lime
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and black pepper for the steak.
  • Add sauce to a Ziplock bag, along with the flank steak. Refrigerate and marinade for 2 to 3 hours.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, salt and pepper for the sauce. Puree on high until combined. Add to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Soak wooden skewers in a shallow baking dish filled with cold water for 15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Skewer one piece of thinly sliced flank to each wooden skewer.
  • Heat grill or grill pan to high heat. Once hot, add beef skewers and grill until cooked to desired doneness. For medium rare, grill for 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve skewers immediately with avocado dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1111mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
Keyword Appetizers, Avocados, Beef, Cilantro, Easy, Grilled, Grilling, Limes, Mexican, Party Food, Sauces, Spicy, Summer
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