Coffee-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Black Beans and Tomato Salsa

Wake up your taste buds with these coffee-rubbed steak tacos. The combination of chili powder and freshly ground coffee creates a savory crust on the steak, which is seared to perfection and thinly sliced for easy taco assembly.

Warm tortillas cradle the flavorful steak, topped with a fresh tomato salsa and crumbled feta cheese. A side of seasoned black beans completes the meal, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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Ingredients

1 steak (such as sirloin or flank)View ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoons chili powderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoons freshly ground coffeeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt and pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 small flour or corn tortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup cherry tomatoes, dicedView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsedView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon olive oilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, ground coffee, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the steak.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. While the steak rests, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
4. Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
5. Assemble tacos: place sliced steak on tortillas, top with diced tomatoes and crumbled feta.
6. Serve with black beans on the side. Optionally, warm the beans in a small saucepan with a pinch of cumin.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of steak?

Yes, flank steak, sirloin or skirt steak work well.

Is the coffee flavor strong?

No, it adds a subtle earthy richness that complements the chili.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.