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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Cumin-Seasoned Steaks with Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa

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Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Beef, Corn, Tomato, Jalapeno, Cilantro

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Ingredients

1
1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 3/4-inch thick
Avocado Cream (recipe follows)
8
small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed
Lime wedges (optional)
Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa:
2
medium ears fresh sweet corn, in husks
1/2
cup seeded and chopped tomatoes
1
medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1
tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4
teaspoon salt
Rub:
2
teaspoons ground cumin
1
clove garlic, minced
1
teaspoon brown sugar
1/8
teaspoon ground red pepper
Avocado Cream:
1/3
cup coarsely mashed avocado
1
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1
tablespoon reduced fat sour cream
1
teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/8
teaspoon salt

Directions

Pull back husks from corn, leaving husks attached. Remove and discard corn silk. Bring husks back up around corn; tie in place with kitchen string or strips of corn husk. Soak corn in cold water 30 minutes or up to several hours.

Meanwhile prepare Avocado Cream; set aside.

Combine rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks; set aside.

Remove corn from water. Place on grid over medium, ash-covered coals; grill, covered, 20 to 30 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 15 to 25 minutes) or until tender, turning occasionally. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 13 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

To prepare Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa, remove and discard husks when cool enough to handle. Cut corn kernels from cobs; place in medium bowl. Add tomatoes and jalapeño. Stir in cilantro, lime juice and salt; set aside.

Carve steaks into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired. Serve beef in tortillas; top with Spicy Grilled Corn Salsa and Avocado Cream. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Avocado Cream:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

 
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