I'm sure you have had sandwiches somewhat like this one, but it doesn't change the fact that it is delicious. I start by taking diced up jalapeno, minced garlic, kosher salt, and a squeeze from 1/2 a lime, and I grind this mixture with my mortar and pestle. in the meantime, I take the flank steak, salt and pepper it, then rub it down with the garlic-jalapeno mixture. I let this goodness sit for at least 30 minutes to semi marinate (and develop some more flavor). When i feel the steak is good and ready, I fire up the grill, get it nice and hot, and then slap the steak on the grill.
While my steak is getting grilled, I whip up some quick guacamole... I am under the impression that everyone has their favorite guacamole recipe, and specific dos and don'ts with what you can or can't add to your guacamole. I say, knock that noise, because there are very few rules in cooking, and if it sounds and taste good, go for it. Anyway, I start by mushing up my avocado, then add diced jalapeno, finely diced white, yellow, or red onion (all depends on what I have in my fridge), then add minced garlic, a squeeze of lime, some kosher salt, and black pepper... done!By this time, my steak should be about a good medium rare or medium, but cook it how you like it. Then I let the steak rest, and tighten up and retain all those delicious juices. When its ready, I slice it, and layer it on my bread (for this sandwich I used a cut down baguette). Before that, I spread mayo on the bottom and the guacamole on the top piece. Then goes on the steak, then some queso fresco (any crumbly Mexican cheese works). If I had some red onion, I probably would have grilled them and added them to the sandwich.
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| Grilled jalapeno steak sandwich with garlic fries and guacamole |
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