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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Use colorful in-season heirloom tomatoes for a pretty presentation.
Yield: 6 servings
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
20 Minutes
Total:
30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 262
- Fat: 13.6g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 7.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 24.3g
- Carbohydrate: 10.3g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Iron: 2.9mg
- Sodium: 393mg
- Calcium: 31mg
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ripe peeled avocado, cut into 8 wedges
Preparation
- Preheat grill to high heat. Lightly coat onions with cooking spray. Place onions on grill rack; grill 10 minutes on each side or until tender. Place onions in a medium bowl; cover tightly with foil. Keep warm. Lightly coat steak with cooking spray; sprinkle steak with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place steak on grill rack; grill 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 3 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Add tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to onions; toss gently to combine. Divide steak evenly among 6 plates; top with 1/2 cup tomato mixture. Cut avocado wedges in thirds crosswise. Top each serving with 4 avocado pieces.
Note:
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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Quick/Easy, 5 Ingredients or Less
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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