This is a versatile recipe that can be prepared as a sandwich or as a warm salad. The creamy California Avocado sauce perfectly complements the grilled sirloin beef, which is a lean protein. Overall, this recipe has many of the 13 essential nutrients and other great benefits that come from eating avocados. Learn why California Avocados are a superfruit through our nutrition facts!
California Avocado Steak Sandwich
Total Time: 30 min
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Nutrition Facts
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Vitamin A 29 mcg; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 173 mg; Iron 6 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 148 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.31 g.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tsp. sea salt 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. beef sirloin, 1.5 inch thick For the sauce 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced 1 oz. parmesan cheese, shredded 1 Tbsp. lime juice For the toppings 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar glaze For the sandwich 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced 8 slices whole grain bread of choice 1/8 tsp. sea salt, optionalInstructions
- Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sea salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil in a medium size bowl.
- Add beef and marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Pre-heat grill to 400 degrees F. Discard marinade.
- Grill beef for 7 minutes on each side for medium done steak.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then thinly slice beef.
*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.
Did You Know?
It’s a good idea to brush a little oil on the cut side of a California Avocado before grilling. They are also delicious in a host of other entrée recipes, from stove top to oven-baked to multi-cooker preparation.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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