Coffee-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Name: Coffee-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Red Onions, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Ground Coffee; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 whole (1 Pound Size) New York Strip Steaks; 12 whole Corn Tortillas; 1/2 cups Crumbled Cotija Cheese; 2 whole Limes Quartered

Servings: persons

2 whole Red Onions, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
1/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Ground Coffee
1- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 whole (1 Pound Size) New York Strip Steaks
12 whole Corn Tortillas
1/2 cups Crumbled Cotija Cheese
2 whole Limes Quartered

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Place the red onions in a small heat-safe bowl.
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Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Pour the liquid over the onions and let them sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, until the onions turn bright pink in color.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stir together the brown sugar, chili powder, coffee, paprika, remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, and the black pepper in a small bowl to combine.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Rub the coffee mixture all over the steaks, covering completely.
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Put the steaks into the hot pan.
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Sear the steaks for about 2 minutes per side, until a golden brown crust forms.
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Transfer to the oven and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat registers 125 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
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Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes.
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Slice the steak against the grain into thin slices.
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Arrange the steaks in the corn tortillas.
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Top each with some of the pickled red onions, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice.

724

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Red Onions, Thinly Sliced, 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 cup Water, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coffee-Rubbed Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

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