Name: Beef and Avocado Fajitas
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb flank steak, trimmed if necessary; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chile powder; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 heart of romaine; 2 firm-ripe avocados (8 to 10 oz each); 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas (not low-fat); 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs; Accompaniments: tomatillo salsa such as Frontera or Desert Rose; lime wedges

Flank steak stars in a satisfying meal that guests can assemble to their liking. We are big fans of tomatillo salsas for their bright, slightly acidic flavor, which is complemented here by creamy avocado.

Cooks' note:

We used a 1,000-watt microwave oven for this recipe. If yours is different, adjust the cooking time.

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