Sizzling Steak Tacos with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa

By ClaudiaJan

Recipe reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Taunton Press Inc., from The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy

Ingredients

• Sizzling Steak Tacos with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa
• 1 Tb. chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds top sirloin steaks
• 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch diameter
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime cut into wedges
• Cucumber-Avocado Salsa (below)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the grill. (Or coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and preheat it over medium-high heat.)

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Rub the spice mixture into both sides of the steaks.

Cook the steaks on the grill (or skillet) for 5 minutes per side, turning once for medium rare or to desired doneness. Remove from heat; let the meat sit for 5 minutes. Carve into thin slices.

Warm tortillas by placing them on the grill (or skillet) for about 30 seconds, turning once. Wrap in a cloth napkin to keep warm.

Place the carved steak, tortillas, cabbage, cilantro, lime wedges and salsa in dishes and let