Avocado and Beef Torta

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pinch ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lb flank steak
• 14 inches Italian bread
• 1 1/2 cups torn salad greens
• 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
• chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Mash the avocado with a fork; stir in lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and red pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine cumin, chili powder and remaining salt. Rub seasoning mix over both sides of steak. Grill or broil until done as desired, about 5 minutes on each side for medium.

3. 3

   Remove meat to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes; cut diagonally in thin slices.

4. 4

   Cut bread horizontally almost through. Spread avocado on top half; layer greens, beef and tomato on bottom then sprinkle with chopped cilantro (if desired). Close the sandwich and cut crosswise into 4 pieces.