By Leo Wood
Steak Taco Salad
We cook the skirt steak to medium so that it's less chewy than it would be at medium-rare. You can substitute 1 cup of store-bought pico de gallo for the homemade version if you prefer.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:30:49 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings
Pico De Gallo

1tomato
cored and chopped

2 tablespoonsred onion
finely chopped

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro
chopped

2 teaspoonsjalapeño chile
minced

1 ½ teaspoonslime juice
Dressing

0.5avocado
ripe

½ cupbuttermilk

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro
chopped

1 ½ tablespoonslime juice

1garlic clove
minced

1 teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonpepper
Steak

¾ teaspoonchili powder

½ teaspoonground cumin

salt

pepper

1 poundskirt steak
trimmed and cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces

1 tablespoonvegetable oil
Salad

1 x 15 ouncecan pinto beans
rinsed

2 heartsromaine lettuce
cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ouncesMonterey Jack cheeses
shredded

salt

pepper

0.5avocado
ripe, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cupcorn chips
Instructions
Step 1
FOR THE PICO DE GALLO: Combine all ingredients in bowl and set aside.
Step 2
FOR THE DRESSING: Process all ingredients in blender until smooth, about 60 seconds.
Step 3
FOR THE STEAK: Combine chili powder, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in bowl. Sprinkle steaks with spice mixture. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steaks until well browned and meat registers 135 degrees (for medium), 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to carving board, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 4
FOR THE SALAD: Toss beans, lettuce, and ½ cup Monterey Jack with dressing in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to large serving platter. Slice steaks thin against grain. Layer avocado, pico de gallo, steak, and remaining ½ cup Monterey Jack on top of lettuce mixture. Scatter chips around salad. Serve.
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