Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole
I haven’t had Mexican food since we got back from our trip to Todos Santos over Christmas – because we basically had chips + salsa every second of the day. We have been in a bit of a detox since then BUT now we are craving some good old deliciousness.
Making simple and healthy Mexican is easy – like spices on a good quality steak, hot grill and fresh veggies is ALL you need. ENTER this Five Mary’s Farm Flank Steak with a classic spice blend – super hot grill and fabulous lime guacamole with cherry tomatoes and TONS of cilantro – ITS A MEAL!
Find a great steak – grass fed, without antibiotics, dry aged …a plus if you know the farmer…rub it with tons of flavor and slice it up – what is not to love….WELL the guacamole of course!
Make it your own.
I love that each person at the dinner table can make it how they like it. Want it with a tortilla – go for it. Like it with extra sautéed veggies and hot sauce? Do it!
Don’t forget solo guacamole and steak – SO good.
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Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 large flank steak, room temperature (my steak is from Five Marys Farms)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 or 2 pinches of cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch of black pepper
Guacamole
- 2–4 avocados, removed from peel & mashed up
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
- 1 lime, juice squeezed
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan on high.
- Place flank steak on a baking sheet tray or large plate/platter. Combine all spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of spice mixture on the first side of steak – making sure to season all over. Pat with your hands so that the blend sticks to the steak. Flip over and repeat. Let sit until grill is HOT.
- When hot, add the steak and grill for 6 minutes – don’t flip or move the steak. Flip over and cook for another 4-6 minutes depending on desired internal temperature. Remove and let “rest” for at least 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Meanwhile make the guacamole: mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Serve warm with warmed tortillas, sautéed peppers and onions.
Notes
To keep your guacamole from turning brown – Add the avocado pit in the guacamole mixture- this will keep the guacamole from turning brown.
General rule of thumb – remove steak from grill before its done. It will continue to cook while it “rests”.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: beef
- Method: grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
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