Steak Sandwiches With Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"This take on a barbecue basic will not only make your brown-bag lunch jealous, but will also have the neighbours lining up for seconds and thirds. Rustic and easy to make, this feast (as seen in Walmart Live Better magazine) offers a satisfying meal for both parents and kids."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 person
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 strips loin steaks
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 4 -8 thick slices italian-style white bread
• 1 ripe firm avocado
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

directions

1. Remove steaks from refrigerator and let warm to room temperature. For salsa, quarter tomatoes and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with onion, chili peppers, garlic, cumin and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir and set aside.
2. Oil grill and preheat barbecue to medium-high. Season both sides of steak with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and Worcestershire, if using; rub inches Barbecue until meat gives slight resistance when pressed, about 4 minutes per side for 1inch thick steaks if you like them medium-rare.
3. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, butter both sides of bread, using 4 slices for open-face sandwiches or 8 if you want top slices. Place bread on grill. 4. Barbecue until lightly toasted and grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Peel avocado or scoop pulp from skin. Cut in large dice. 6. Place on tomatoes, then drizzle with lime juice. Stir gently to mix. Taste and add more salt or lime juice, if you like.
5. Slice steaks crosswise in the thickness you like for a sandwich. Divide equally among 4 slices of bread. Spoon salsa on top (and top each with another slice of bread, if desired).
6. Additional recipes and barbecue ideas are available at www.walmart.ca/recipes.