Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa

The goal here was to make a steak that was mouth-puckeringly savory. The secret ingredients are lime zest and soy sauce. This steak and salsa combo is wonderful as is, or nestled in a warm flour tortilla.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil		1 pound flank steak, cut against the grain into 1⁄2-inch strips
Juice and grated zest of 1 lime		1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar or cider vinegar		1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon soy sauce		2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder		Salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
2
Add the steak to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently toss together the avocado, cilantro, garlic, and reserved 2 tablespoons of the lime marinade. Mix well, then season with salt. Set aside.
4
Heat the grill to medium-high and coat the racks with oil or cooking spray.
5
Grill the steak slices just until grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Arrange the steak on a serving platter and serve topped with the avocado salsa.

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Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa

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