Description
This recipe for Grilled Flank Steak with Corn & Avocado Salsa is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for a summer barbecue or a flavorful weeknight dinner. The marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing corn and avocado salsa.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
Corn & Avocado Salsa:
- 3 ears fresh corn (shucked)
- 1 head garlic
- 1 large poblano pepper
- 2 large avocados (diced)
- 1/2 large red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- homemade sourdough tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the flank steak, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat grill to 500°F.
- Grill the Garlic: Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and grill for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill the Corn: Lightly oil and season corn, grill for 10-15 minutes, then cut kernels off the cob.
- Grill the Poblano: Grill poblano pepper for 5-10 minutes, chop after charring.
- Make the Salsa: Mix corn, chopped poblano, avocado, red onion, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, mix with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over salsa and toss gently.
- Grill the Steak: Grill the marinated steak for 3-5 minutes per side until medium rare. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice steak against the grain and top with corn and avocado salsa. Serve with homemade sourdough tortillas.
Notes
- Mix and match seasonings in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- Adjust grilling times based on desired doneness of the steak.
- Feel free to add extra heat with additional chili powder or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled flank steak, corn avocado salsa, BBQ recipe, summer grilling, Tex-Mex cuisine
