Tender steak with bold coffee spice, grilled and topped with fresh salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
# What You'll Need:
→ Coffee Rub
01 - 2 tablespoons finely ground medium roast coffee
02 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Steak
10 - 1 pound flank or skirt steak
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Tacos
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 Prepare:
01 - Combine all coffee rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir thoroughly.
02 - Pat the steak dry with paper towels, rub both sides with olive oil, then coat evenly with the coffee rub, pressing it into the meat. Allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Place steak on the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Remove and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
05 - Cut the steak thinly against the grain into strips.
06 - Distribute steak slices evenly among warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado slices, cilantro leaves, and cheese if using. Serve with lime wedges.
