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Mexican Steak with Avocado Salsa
An easy spice blend makes this sirloin Mexican steak a quick, healthy dinner solution. Top with cream avocado salsa for a family-friendly Paleo and Whole30 recipe idea!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Steak Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds sirloin steak
Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
- 2 small roma tomatoes diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all of the steak seasonings together and rub on steaks about 40 minutes before grilling, covering well.
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
- Grill steaks for 8-10 minutes, flipping once during the grilling.
- Cook the burgers to the desired doneness. To read the internal temperature of the beef, stick a meat thermometer into the side of the steak. Rare: 125 degrees; Medium Rare: 135 degrees; Medium: 145 degrees; Medium Well: 150 degrees; Well done: 160 degrees.
- Remove steaks and burgers from the heat when the thermometer registers 5°F lower than the desired doneness. Cover the burgers with aluminum foil and allow them to sit for 5-10 minutes to keep the juices in.
- Make the avocado salsa just before serving. For avocado salsa, mix the salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Serve on top of the steak.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
694mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1220IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1220IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.