Entreés

Grilled Steak Fajitas

Level

Easy

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Servings

8 servings, 1 fajita each

Fajitas with marinated flank steak and sauteed onions and peppers are delicious for entertaining or weeknight family dinners. The meat can marinate for up to 8 hours so you can start it in the morning and grill it up later for dinner.

Key Ingredients

NESCAFÉ® CLÁSICO™

Dark Roast Instant Coffee

2-pack 10 oz. Jar

Ingredients

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1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon light brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of fat
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1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
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1 large yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
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1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
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1 large white or yellow onion, cut into strips
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8 corn tortillas, warmed
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Salsa and light sour cream for topping (optional)

Make It

Step 1

Whisk coffee, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar, garlic, pepper and salt in a glass dish large enough for meat to lie flat.

Step 2

Add steak; using fork pierce steak several times. Turn steak to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

Step 3

Heat grill to high. Meanwhile, prepare bell peppers and onions.

Step 4

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until soft and beginning to brown. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.

Step 5

Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade). Place steak on grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.

Step 6

Serve steak in warm tortillas with bell pepper mixture. Top with sour cream and salsa.