Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 T Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 T Sea Salt
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 1 T Garlic Powder
  • 1 T Onion Powder
  • 1.5 lb Flank Steak
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (cut into large pieces)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (cut into large pieces)
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (cut into large pieces)
  • 2 medium red onions (quartered (or 1 large))
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 C Salsa (prepared)
  • 16 oz Cavatappi pasta (or other pasta shape)
  • 1 C Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Mix together well with a fork or whisk. Set aside.
  • Pound out flank steak to an even thickness. Season steak on both sides with lime juice and 2 T seasoning mixture (1 T each side).
  • In a large bowl, toss onion and peppers with olive oil and 1 T seasoning mixture.
  • Grill both the steak and vegetables over medium heat. The veggies for about 8 minutes, just until charred and the steak 6-8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
  • Allow steak to rest about 10 min.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 C cooking water before draining pasta.
  • Cut vegetables and steak into bite sized pieces.
  • Return pasta back to pot after draining, over low heat. Stir in salsa. Next, add the steak and vegetables. If mixture seems too dry, add 1/4 C reserved pasta water. Stir in 1 C cheese. Allow to cook just 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.