Grilled Steak, Avocado, and Spicy Crema Sandwiches Recipe

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María del Mar Cuadra
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María del Mar Cuadra is a food stylist, recipe developer, and art director. She has written three cookbooks and worked for America's Test Kitchen.
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Updated Jun. 18, 2019
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At least once a week I get a craving for red meat. A medium-rare steak, a sizzling burger, paper-thin slices of carpaccio—it doesn't matter what form it takes, but it needs to be beef.

If I'm going out to dinner I'll have a specific cut in mind, but on a weeknight my go-tos are hanger or skirt steak. Both cuts are very quick to cook and are rich and flavorful, needing little other than salt, pepper, and a hot skillet to be successfully prepared.

Steak and avocado are a common duo on my weekly menus; the combination never seems to get old. As I mentioned, I find hanger flavorful on its own; here it is seasoned only with salt and pepper, then seared until lightly charred on the outside and juicy in the center (I go for medium-rare, but cook your steak to the temperature you prefer). The avocado is a quick mash-up made with cilantro, lime juice and zest for extra punch, scallions, and garlic. Usually, I'd throw in chiles for heat, but I leave them out, adding heat via hot sauce stirred into thick, buttery, tart crema.

Toasted bread, pleasantly chewy steak, velvety avocado, and cool spicy crema make this an incredibly satisfying sandwich.

Note:An equivalent weight of flank, flap, tri-tip, strip, or tenderloin steak can be used in place of hanger or skirt steak.

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Active:30 mins
Total:30 mins
Serves:4 sandwiches

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  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1 1/2poundshanger orskirt steak(see note)

  • Kosher saltand freshly ground black pepper

  • 8(1/2-inch-thick) slicesboule orrustic bread

  • 2ripeavocados

  • 1/2cupchopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • 2tablespoonsjuiceand 1/2 teaspoon finely grated zestfrom 2 limes

  • 2scallions, finely chopped

  • 2mediumcloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

  • 1/4cupcremaor sour cream

  • 1tablespoon(or more to taste)hot sauce

Directions

  1. For the Steak and Bread:烧热1汤匙油在大型烧烤锅读出um-high heat until just smoking, or, heat grill according to manufacturer’s instructions. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning frequently until well-charred and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each steak registers 125°F for medium rare or 130°F for medium, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Proceed to step 3.

  2. Alternatively, to finish indoors:帕特干纸巾和牛排season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak and cook, turning frequently, until an instant-read thermometer registers 120 to 125°F for medium-rare, reducing heat as necessary if steak smokes excessively or starts to burn. Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, wipe out grill pan, if using, or pan. Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook over medium heat, 2 slices at a time, oiled side down, until golden and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack.

  4. For the Avocado Spread and Crema:Remove and discard avocado pits, then scoop flesh out into large bowl. Coarsely mash with fork. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, scallions, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In small bowl, stir together crema and and hot sauce.

  5. To Assemble:Cut steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Spread 4 bread slices with avocado spread, then top with sliced steak. Spread remaining 4 bread slices with crema and press down on sandwich. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Special equipment

grill pan orgrill, paper towels,cutting board, foil, pastry brush,wire cooling rack

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
769 Calories
41g Fat
60g Carbs
41g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 769
% Daily Value*
Total Fat41g 53%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol89mg 30%
Sodium824mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein41g
Vitamin C 54mg 269%
Calcium 188mg 14%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1044mg 22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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