TEXAS-STYLE STEAK SANDWICHES

I love the bold flavor behind these hearty sandwiches. They grill up quickly and always taste great—whether they are topped with salsa, guacamole or both.

—LINDA STINSON NEW LONDON, MO


PREP: 10 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS

1 beef flank steak (1 /2 pound)

1 /3 cup finely chopped onion

1 /4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 /2 to 3 /4 teaspoon chili powder

1 /4 to 1 /2 teaspoon salt

1 /8 to 1 /4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 French rolls, split and toasted

1 /2 cup salsa or guacamole, optional

1.  Pound steak to 1 /4 -in. thickness. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the onion, oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

2.  Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare steak, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Slice meat across the grain. Serve on rolls. Top with salsa or guacamole if desired.

PER SERVING 423 cal., 20g fat ( 5g sat. fat ) , 54mg chol., 479mg sod., 32g carb., 2g fiber, 28g pro.

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SERVING SUGGESTION

If sandwiches simply aren’t your thing, serve slices of Texas-style flank steak over greens for a satisfying main dish.