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3.09.2011

Southwest Steak & Black Bean Salad!!!

       

 Southwest Steak & Black Bean Salad






Ingredients and Cooking Directions

2 15-oz. cans black beans, thoroughly
rinsed
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
(around 24)
2 avocados, diced
2 limes, juice of
1 TB. SOUTHWEST SEASONING
1⁄3 Cup canola oil
1⁄4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb. steak (we used sirloin)
1 tsp. SOUTHWEST SEASONING * purchased from Penzeys
1 lime, juice of



In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes,
avocados, lime juice, SOUTHWEST SEASONING,
canola oil and cilantro. Stir well to combine. Set
aside to let the flavors mingle while you prepare
the steak.
Wash the steak and pat dry. Rub on both sides with
the SOUTHWEST SEASONING. Grill or broil to your
desired level of doneness. 1” thick sirloin medium
rare is about 5-6 minutes per side over medium
high heat. Divide the black bean salad among
6 plates. Thinly slice the steak and arrange on the
plates. Sprinkle the steak with lime juice and serve.


Steak seasoned with Penzeys Southwest Seasoning



Black beans- drain and rinse


my beautiful blue eyed helper


Cilantro!!! Love this herb.



Delicious Avocado - gotta love it!



Tip - roll the lime back and forth a few times before cutting it. It helps the juices flow =)



Squeezing lime goodness over the bean mixture



Me and my little sous chef



How good does this look?!



Steaks on the grill - thanks to my hubs and dad



the grillin' boys!



more lime goodness going on the grilled steaks...yum!



Fantastic dinner!















3 comments:

  1. Allie-how do you know which avocado is ready? I always get them too squishy somehow. That picture looks perfect. Were the outsides green or black? Is there some trick to picking out the best ones?
    Loving your blog-
    Kim

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  2. The perfect avocado is mostly black but still slightly green, soft to touch but not mushy feeling. I like to buy mine the day before or the day I will use them just to make sure they will still be fresh. I also keep them in the fridge! Hope this helps =)

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  3. Kim, I tried accessing your blog, but it won't let me??!! Help!

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