• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks

All Day I Dream About Food

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • FAQ
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Gluten Free » Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

    Published: Apr 13, 2017 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Carolyn

    Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

    This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    2.5K shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Want an easy low carb meal that is bound to impress? Look no further than this pan-seared chili rubbed steak recipe. Topped with a creamy avocado sauce, it’s a wonderful keto meal. This post is sponsored by California Avocados.

    Deliciously keto! This pan-seared chili rubbed steak with avocado sauce is a perfect low carb meal.

    You know those meals that stick with you long after you’ve had them? And by stick, I don’t mean the ones that put a little extra weight on your hips. I mean the ones you can’t get out of your head, that you hark back to for years to come, thinking how great they were. The ones that have you starting stories with “One of the best meals I’ve ever had was…”. And oftentimes, it’s not the expensive ones at the fancy restaurants that you feel are supposed to be memorable but really aren’t. I once went to a very expensive dinner at L’Espalier in Boston and for the life of me, I can’t remember what I ate. It was good but it wasn’t memorable. But I can remember in vivid detail the meal I ate after running the New York Half Marathon 5 years ago. It wasn’t fancy but it was perfect.

    Creamy low carb avocado cilantro sauce recipe

    Of course, I can’t remember the name of the restaurant at all. I just know that the stars aligned and the circumstances were just right. I was still very much on a runner’s high after crushing my PR goals, and I was hungry. My friend and I went back to our hotel, showered and changed and giddy, and I could have eaten a horse. Instead, I chose steak and eggs served with a creamy guacamole. Nothing remarkable or flashy about it, just really good food that satisfied like nothing else.

    Easy pan-fried steak with avocado crema. A deliciously healthy low carb meal.

    Steak and avocado go together so well and I don’t pair them up nearly enough. With California Avocados coming into season, it was time I revisited that idea. I wanted something really flavorful that showcased the amazing creamy freshness of those gorgeous avocados. And I wanted something that’s easy enough to serve any day of the week, but still impressive enough to wow guests and make for a memorable meal. Just saying “avocado crema” sounds impressive, and it looks stunning drizzled over the sliced steak. You don’t need to tell people it took you all of about 5 seconds to make.

    Top your favourite steak with this deliciously creamy avocado cilantro sauce!

    You can pan-sear these steaks or you can grill them. I love grilling steaks but this time I decided to sear them in a hot cast iron pan. Get that pan nice and hot, add the oil, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to really lock in those juices. Then flip and sear another 2 minutes on the other side. So easy and so good, it may have you harking back to this meal for a long time to come.

    Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

    Want an easy low carb meal that is bound to impress? Look no further than this pan-seared chili rubbed steak recipe. Topped with a creamy avocado sauce, it’s a wonderful keto meal.
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 421kcal

    Ingredients

    Avocado Crema:

    • 1 ripe California Avocado
    • ½ cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ¼ cup heavy cream

    Chili Rubbed Steak:

    • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional, for extra heat
    • 2 medium New York strip steaks 1 inch thick, 12 ounces each, room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoon butter

    Instructions

    Avocado Crema:

    • Add the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cream and blend again until well combined. Set aside.

    Steak:

    • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne.
    • Pat the steaks dry and season both sides liberally with the spice mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat (cast iron is not a requirement but it does work best!). Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and do not touch for 2 minutes, until nicely browned.
    • Flip the steaks and let cook undisturbed for another 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, flipping as necessary, until cooked to your liking. I found this to be another 2 minutes for medium rare (125F on an instant read thermometer).
    • Remove the steaks to a platter and top with butter. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
    • Slice steak thinly against the grain. Top with the Avocado Cilantro Crema.

    Notes

    Serves 4. Each serving has 2.34g NET CARBS per serving.
    Food energy: 421kcal
    Total fat: 30.17g
    Calories from fat: 226
    Cholesterol: 140mg
    Carbohydrate: 5.33g
    Total dietary fiber: 2.99g
    Protein: 36.17g
    Nutrition Facts
    Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 421 Calories from Fat 272
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30.17g46%
    Cholesterol 140mg47%
    Carbohydrates 5.33g2%
    Fiber 2.99g12%
    Protein 36.17g72%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Many thanks to California Avocados for partnering with me to bring you this recipe.

    Easy low carb keto steak with creamy avocado cilantro sauce

    2.5K shares

    free email series

    Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!


    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

    Reader Interactions

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Andrea says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Carolyn you are a genius! This is delicious. One of my favs. Low carb or not!!

      The rub reminds me of one of my all time favorites from my 20’s. Outback Steakhouse buffalo wings!! They have a ton of carbs, I think they must be breaded, but you nailed the most delicious part of the flavor. I need to try the rub on wings!

      And my husband loves the avocado crema on his lc breakfast wraps!! Woohoo!!
      Do you think you can freeze the crema??

      Reply
    2. Nicole says

      April 27, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Just tried this tonight and was blown away by how good it is! I will definitely be making this on a regular basis. I topped some Mexican cauli “rice” with the avocado crema too. And then just kept eating spoonfuls of it…hubby didn’t get much by the time dinner was served ?

      Reply
    3. Karen says

      April 24, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Made this last weekend. Our new favorite steak. The avocado crema sends it over-the-top. Seriously delicious. I’m thinking it would be delicious on omelettes, too. Or, just off the spoon….

      Reply
    4. Falcos says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      Avocado is a perfect match for steak! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Gloria L. says

      April 16, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      May I assume “by difference” means total carbohydrates minus fiber? Is there a reason you no longer use Total Carbs or Net Carbs? Love your recipes, mostly ingredients I have on hand. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 16, 2017 at 2:43 pm

        Nope, that’s just total carbs (not minus fiber). That’s how many systems calculate carbs…they factor in all other nutrients and then the leftovers are the carbs. I usually delete “by difference” because people find it confusing.

        Reply
    6. Erin@WellPlated says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:27 am

      We cannot keep avocados in stock at my house. As much as we eat them, I’ve never thought about pairing them with steak. Such a great idea!

      Reply
    7. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

      April 15, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      Mmmm. That avocado crema looks soooooooo good!

      Reply
    8. Delaney | NeighborFood says

      April 14, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      This recipe is so interesting. I need to try it!

      Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      April 13, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Chili rubbed steak with avocado crema? YUM!

      Reply
    10. Jason says

      April 13, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Definitely gonna trey this! Thank you! Small quibble: searing does not seal in juices…

      Reply
    11. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Now that’s a steak! Love the chili rub (I don’t do that nearly often enough) and that avo crema takes it over the top!

      Reply
    12. Karen says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Yassss. I will put this in the rotation for our Friday night date/watch Netflix/steak eatin’ night. Stole the idea from you and, happily, it is now our tradition. This will be tomorrow’s dinner. =))

      Reply
    13. Jan says

      April 13, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Definitely going to try this next time I buy steaks! Looks delicious!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    FREE Secrets to Keto Baking

    Tips and tricks to delicious and healthy recipes!

    Looking for the best low carb recipes? You’ve come to the right place! I’m Carolyn, a major carnivore and an unrepentant sweet tooth. Here you will find all you need to enjoy the low carb keto lifestyle to the fullest! Read more

    COPYRIGHT © 2023 · ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD · DISCLOSURE POLICY · PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright© 2023