Sunday, April 21, 2019

Grilled Flank Steak and Avocado Tacos

 p. 68 {12 servings}  Cook Up Comfort 4 points GRILL
12 (6”) corn tortillas
1 ½ t kosher salt
1 ½ t garlic salt
¾ t chipotle chile powder
¾ t ground cumin
1 firm-ripe Haas avocado
1 ½ t olive oil
2 lg red bell peppers, each cut into 6 thick rings, seeds removed
12 scallions
1 (1 lb) lean flank steak, trimmed
1/3 c diced red onion thinly sliced
½ c crumbled cotija or feta cheese
½ c coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, each cut into 6 wedges
1 T hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Grilled Flank Steak and Avocado Tacos
1. Preheat grill to high or prepare hot fire
2. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil. Mix together salt, garlic, chile powder, and cumin in cup.
3. Cut avocado in half and remove pit and peel. Brush cut sides of avocado with ½ t oil; sprinkle with ¼ t spice mixture
4. Drizzle bell peppers and scallions with remaining 1 t oil and toss with 1 t spice mixture. Rub remaining spice mixture over flank steak.
5. Place tortilla packet, flank steak, bell peppers, scallions, and avocado on grill rack. Grill vegetables and avocado until charred, about 2 minutes per side; grill steak about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness. Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. Cut across grain into about 24 very thin slices.
6. To serve, cut each avocado half into 6 pieces. Place 1 piece in middle of each tortilla and mash with fork. Layer with 1 bell pepper ring. 1 scallion, and 2 slices steak (about 1 oz). Top with onion, cotija, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and pepper sauce.

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