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!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 259kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1220IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4.1mg