Steak with Avocado Sauce

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(from jessicalynn416’s recipe box)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds beef eye round roast (in 1 piece)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • Flour tortillas, warmed, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Slice the roast crosswise into 3 even steaks. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Brush the steaks all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with the chili powder and add salt to taste.

  3. Cook until a thermometer inserted into the side registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

  4. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  5. Halve and pit the avocado; scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

  6. Add the cilantro, garlic, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 cup water; puree.

  7. Season with salt.

  8. Thinly slice the steaks.

  9. Serve with the avocado sauce and tortillas for wrapping, if desired. Garnish with lime wedges.

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