Chipotle-Marinated Flatiron Steak with Avocado-Corn Relish
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The flatiron steak, a.k.a. the top blade steak, is a marbled cut of beef from the shoulder. Uniform in thickness and rectangular in shape (just like an old-fashioned iron), it's easy to butterfly for quick cooking on the grill. Here, Melissa Rubel Jacobson flavors the meat with a bold Southwestern-style marinade made with smoky chipotle and fresh orange juice.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Ingredients
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1 1 1/2-poundflatiron steak, about 3/4 inch thicksee savings

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1/4 cupfresh orange juicesee savings

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1canned chipotle in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the cansee savings

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1large garlic clovesee savings

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2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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2Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dicesee savings

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1/2 cupfresh corn kernels (from 1 ear of corn)see savings

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1/4 cupminced red onionsee savings

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1small jalapeno, seeded and mincedsee savings

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1 tablespoonfresh lime juicesee savings

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Kosher salt and freshly ground peppersee savings

Directions
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Light a grill or heat a grill pan. Set the steak flat on a work surface. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut through the center of the steak (parallel to the work surface), leaving 1/2 inch of the meat attached at the side so it can be opened like a book. Set the butterflied flatiron steak in a medium bowl or baking dish.
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In a blender, combine the orange juice with the chipotle, adobo, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and puree until smooth. Pour the marinade over the steak and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, gently mix the avocados with the corn, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip back into the bowl; do not wipe off the marinade. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Grill the butterflied steak flat over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 6 minutes on each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain and serve with the avocado-corn relish.
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