Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Brush steak with oil; sprinkle evenly with cumin, chile powder, and salt. Let stand 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine mayonnaise, cilantro, rind, juice, and garlic in a bowl; refrigerate.

Step 4

Hollow out top and bottom halves of bread, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell; reserve torn bread for another use. Coat cut sides of bread with cooking spray. Place baguette halves, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Remove from grill. Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Add steak to grill; grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally. Place steak on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices.

Step 5

Spread top half of bread with mayonnaise mixture. Arrange avocado over bottom half of bread; top with steak, tomato, jalapeño, and top half of bread. Cut sandwich into 4 pieces.