Smoky Chipotle Flank Steak
Tender spiced flank steak seared to perfection and paired with a refreshing avocado, tomato, and fresh cilantro salad.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 30 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $10.18/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Low-Carb
- Keto
- Paleo
- High-Protein
- Whole30
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- sauté
- healthy
- smoky
- quick
- spicy
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound flank steak (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 avocado (diced)
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Rub flank steak evenly with chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss cherry tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice, remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together. Serve alongside the sliced steak.
Notes
Always cut flank steak across the grain at a slight diagonal for the most tender bites.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 625
- Protein: 53.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
- Fat: 44.2 g
- Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 1262 mg
- Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg