Steak Taco Salad
By Traeger Kitchen
9 Reviews
Forget the ground beef and top your taco salad with tender, Traeger-grilled steak. Our homemade avocado dressing really takes this Southwestern-salad over the top.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
45 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Avocado Dressing
- 1 Whole
 - Avocado, halved, pitted, skin-on
 - 1
 - jalapeño
 - 1
 - egg yolk
 - 1/2 Bunch
 - cilantro
 - 1 Clove
 - garlic
 - Juice of 1 lime
 - 1 Cup
 - Canola oil
 - To Taste
 - Salt
 
Steaks & Grilled Corn
- 2
 - Top Sirloin Steaks, 8 oz
 - As Needed
 - 1
 - Ear of corn, shucked
 - 1 1/2 Teaspoon
 - olive oil
 - To Taste
 - Salt
 
Salad
- 2
 - Hearts romaine, chopped
 - 1 Can
 - black beans, rinsed and drained
 - 1/4 Cup
 - pico de gallo
 - 1
 - jalapeño, thinly sliced
 - 1 Tablespoon
 - cilantro leaves, torn
 
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
Make the avocado dressing. Place the avocado cut-side up, directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 15-20 minutes until desired smoke flavor is achieved.
00:15
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
1 Whole Avocado, halved, pitted, skin-on
Step 3
Remove the avocado from the grill and set aside to cool. Increase the temperature of the Traeger to 450˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
00:15
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Step 4
Remove and discard the skin from the smoked avocado. In a blender, add the avocado, jalapeño, egg yolk, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice, and puree until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add the oil a little bit at a time until it has all been added and the mixture is emulsified. Season with salt and lime juice to taste.
Ingredients
1 jalapeño
1 egg yolk
1/2 Bunch cilantro
1 Clove garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 Cup Canola oil
To Taste Salt
Step 5
Make the steaks and grilled corn. Season the steaks with Traeger Coffee Rub as desired. Brush the corn cob with olive oil, and season with kosher salt.
Ingredients
2 Top Sirloin Steaks, 8 oz
As Needed Traeger Coffee Rub
1 Ear of corn, shucked
1 1/2 Teaspoon olive oil
To Taste Salt
Step 6
Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the steak. Place the steaks and corn directly on the grill grates. Cook the steaks for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 130˚F for medium-rare.
00:10
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
Step 7
Remove the steaks from the grill and set aside to rest. Allow the corn to cook for 15-20 minutes until the kernels are tender and the exterior is golden brown.
00:20
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Step 8
Remove the corn from the grill and slice the kernels off of the cob. Slice the steaks into thin pieces. Add the lettuce to a large bowl, drizzle with dressing, as desired, and toss to coat. Top with corn, black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeño, sliced steak, and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 Hearts romaine, chopped
1 Can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 Cup pico de gallo
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon cilantro leaves, torn
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