Entree: United States – Texas – Chipotle‑Rubbed Hanger Steak with Avocado Salsa

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 20 min

Total 55 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

- 2 lb (900 g) hanger steak, trimmed
- 2 tbsp (15 g) chipotle chili powder or ground chipotle
- 1 tbsp (8 g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (4 g) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 large avocado, diced (approx. 7 oz (200 g))
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (about 0.35 oz (10 g))
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced red onion
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced (about 3 oz (85 g))
- Lime wedges and warmed tortillas or rice for serving

Show original ingredient measurements

- 2 lb (900 g) hanger steak, trimmed
- 2 tbsp (15 g) chipotle chili powder or ground chipotle
- 1 tbsp (8 g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (4 g) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) kosher salt
- 1 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 large avocado, diced (approx. 7 oz / 200 g)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (about 10 g)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced red onion
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced (about 3 oz / 85 g)
- Lime wedges and warmed tortillas or rice for serving

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl combine chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Pat hanger steak dry and rub evenly with spice mix and 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Let sit 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat with remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast 6–8 minutes for medium-rare (times vary by thickness).
3. Remove steak and rest 10 minutes, tented. While steak rests, mix avocado, cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and tomato in a bowl; season salsa to taste with salt.
4. Slice steak thinly against the grain and serve topped with avocado salsa alongside tortillas or rice and lime wedges.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl combine chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Pat hanger steak dry and rub evenly with spice mix and 1 tbsp olive oil. Let sit 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast 6–8 minutes for medium-rare (times vary by thickness).
3. Remove steak and rest 10 minutes, tented. While steak rests, mix avocado, cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and tomato in a bowl; season salsa to taste with salt.
4. Slice steak thinly against the grain and serve topped with avocado salsa alongside tortillas or rice and lime wedges.