Grilled Polenta With Spicy Steak Recipe

Name: Grilled Polenta With Spicy Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed; 1 (18-ounce) tube of polenta, cut into 8 slices; 1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco; 1/2 cup refrigerated fresh salsa; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
1 (18-ounce) tube of polenta, cut into 8 slices
1 ripe peeled avocado, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup refrigerated fresh salsa
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, chile powder, and pepper; rub evenly over steak. Add steak to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steak from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
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While steak rests, brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of polenta slices; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add polenta to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Arrange 2 polenta slices on each of 4 plates; divide avocado evenly among servings. Top each serving with about 3 ounces steak, 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons queso fresco, and 2 tablespoons salsa. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Polenta With Spicy Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Polenta With Spicy Steak

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