Steak rubbed with coffee and spices, grilled and paired with cabbage, salsa, and avocado in tortillas.
# List of ingredients:
→ Coffee Rub
01 - 2 tbsp finely ground medium roast coffee
02 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Steak
10 - 1 lb flank or skirt steak
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Taco Assembly
12 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
18 - Optional: crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
# How to make it:
01 - Combine coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly.
02 - Pat steak dry. Rub both sides with olive oil, then coat evenly with coffee rub, pressing it into the meat. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Cook steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until preferred doneness. Transfer to cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Cut steak thinly across the grain into strips.
06 - Distribute steak slices among warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado slices, cilantro leaves, and optional cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
