3 boneless beef Top Loin (Strip) steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)

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1/3 cup hoisin sauce

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1/4 cup pomegranate juice

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2 Tbsp. minced garlic

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2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger

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1 Tbsp. sesame oil

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1/2 tsp. pepper

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2 tsp. wasabi paste

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1 tsp. pomegranate juice

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1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

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1 Tbsp. mayonnaise

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1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger

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2 cups packaged matchstick carrots

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1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

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1 medium ripe, Fresh California Avocado, diced

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1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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