Serves: 7
Total Calories: 446

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (2-pound) beef flank steak
salt and pepper
2 firm but ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 (16-ounce) container thick chunky salsa, well drained
1 (10- to 12-inch) round loaf sourdough bread
1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell pepper, drained, thinly sliced
7 ounces thinly sliced Monterey Jack cheese or provolone cheese

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture over both sides of steak. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium- rare. Transfer steak to work surface. Cool. Cut steak across grain into thin strips.

Toss chopped avocados with salsa in medium bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper.

Using a serrated knife, split bread loaf in half lengthwise. Scoop out bread from center of each half, leaving 1-inch thick layer of bread and crust intact. Brush cut surface with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange steak slices in hollow of bottom half of bread. Arrange bell peppers over steak. Arrange cheese over peppers. Spoon avocado salsa over cheese. Top with second half of bread. Wrap sandwich in foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours. Cut sandwiches into wedges and serve.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 7
Total Calories: 446
Calories from Fat: 151

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