Yucatecan Achiote Flank Steak & Corn

A citrusy achiote-marinated flank steak with smoky August sweet corn and creamy avocado relish, designed for an easy Coleman grill dinner for two.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak
    1 lb $13.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado
    1 $1.50
  • Achiote paste
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Orange juice
    2 tablespoons
  • Fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    1 clove
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Finely diced red onion
    1/4 cup
  • Chopped cilantro
    2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Before leaving home or at the campsite, mash 1 1/2 tablespoons achiote paste with 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sealable bag. Add 1 pound flank steak, coat well, and marinate under refrigeration for 30 minutes.
  2. While the 1 pound flank steak marinates, dice 1 avocado and combine it with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Preheat a Coleman grill to medium-high for 5 minutes.
  3. Rub 2 ears sweet corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Remove the marinated 1 pound flank steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the 1 pound flank steak and prepared 2 ears corn over medium-high heat, turning the 2 ears corn every 2 to 3 minutes until charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes total; turn the 1 pound flank steak once and cook until its thickest part reaches 145°F, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer the grilled 1 pound flank steak to a clean cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, and slice thinly across the grain. Keep the grilled 2 ears corn warm off direct heat.
  6. Divide the sliced 1 pound flank steak and grilled 2 ears corn between two plates, then spoon the avocado relish made from 1 avocado over the steak and serve.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $17.99 for listed ingredients, plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 50 grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrates, and 40 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc refreshes the palate against the smoky achiote, lime, and grilled beef.