Recipe: Southwest Steak with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Monday, July 13, 2009 by Annessa Chumbley
Just a few more delicious summertime recipes for you to enjoy! If you have questions, please leave a comment below or e-mail me at achumbley@clariannorth.com. Enjoy!

Southwest Steak

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (5 ounce) top sirloin steaks
Creamy avocado sauce (recipe below)
1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped into chunks
  1. In a small bowl, stir together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt. Rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks.
  2. Sear steaks for seven minutes on each side (for medium well). Remove from grill and let meat sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Top each steak with two tablespoons creamy avocado sauce, and chunks of fresh tomato. Enjoy!

Creamy Avocado Sauce

1 avocado
Juice and zest of 1 small lime
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce (more if you like the heat)
  1. Halve avocado, remove pit and spoon out into a small bowl. Squeeze lime juice in. Using a whisk or a fork, smoosh avocado in a chunky puree.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined, smooth and creamy.

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