Steak Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drizzle olive oil generously over the steak.
  2. 2Season both sides of the steak with salt.
  3. 3Cut the iceberg lettuce into thin strips.
  4. 4Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
  5. 5Peel the avocado skin.
  6. 6Slice the avocado into thin pieces and then dice it.
  7. 7Place the seasoned steak in a hot frying pan.
  8. 8Flip the steak to sear the other side.
  9. 9Add butter to the pan with the steak.
  10. 10Baste the steak with the melted butter.
  11. 11Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board.
  12. 12Pour the pan drippings over the rested steak.
  13. 13Slice the steak into even strips.
  14. 14Slice the tomato into rounds.
  15. 15Dice the tomato slices.
  16. 16Open a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  17. 17Chop the chipotle peppers finely.
  18. 18Cut the tortillas into small, even pieces.
  19. 19Fry the tortilla pieces in hot oil until crispy.
  20. 20Remove the crispy tortilla chips from the oil using a strainer.
  21. 21Transfer the tortilla chips to a bowl and season with salt.
  22. 22Mince the garlic clove.
  23. 23Add corn and red beans to a pan.
  24. 24Season the corn and beans with chili powder.
  25. 25Stir the corn and beans together.
  26. 26Cover the pan and cook until heated through.
  27. 27Chop the cilantro.
  28. 28In a glass bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, and chopped cilantro.
  29. 29Zest a lime into the dressing mixture.
  30. 30Season the dressing with black pepper.
  31. 31Mix all the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
  32. 32Arrange small piles of shredded cheddar cheese on a hot pan.
  33. 33Cover the cheese and cook until melted and crispy.
  34. 34Use a torch to crisp up the cheese even further.
  35. 35On a plate, create a base with shredded lettuce.
  36. 36Add diced tomatoes and avocado on top of the lettuce.
  37. 37Layer the cooked corn and beans over the vegetables.
  38. 38Place the sliced steak on top of the corn and beans.
  39. 39Scatter the crispy tortilla chips over the steak and vegetables.
  40. 40Drizzle the prepared chipotle lime dressing generously over the salad.
  41. 41Finish by topping the salad with the crispy cheese crisps.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Steak
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • 0.5 head Iceberg lettuce
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 can Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 Tortillas
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • Corn
  • Red beans
  • Chili powder
  • Cilantro
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lime zest
  • Black pepper
  • Cheddar cheese

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeFrying panTongsStrainerSmall bowlGraterSpoonGlass bowlLidTorch

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