Steak Taco Salad
30 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef shoulder center steaks (ranch steaks), cut 3/4” thick or boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4” thick
- 1 pkg (8 to 10 oz) mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Co-Jack cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tsp taco seasoning mix
Rub:
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 2 tsp packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients.
- Combine rub ingredients; press onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill shoulder center steaks, covered, 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. (Grill top sirloin steak, uncovered, 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.)
- Combine greens, cranberries, sunflower seeds and dressing in large bowl; toss. Carve steaks; season with salt. Arrange on salad mixture. Top with cheese.
To Broil Top Sirloin Steak: Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2” to 3” from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
(photo provided by National Cattlemen’s Assoc.)
