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Cocoa-Crusted Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas

Cocoa-Crusted Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the Cocoa-Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

  • 1 full flank steak
  • 1 TBSP cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 TBSP cumin
  • 1 TBSP smoked paprika
  • Olive oil as needed

For Fajitas Assembly

  • 1 yellow onion sliced and sauteed
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced and sauteed
  • White corn tortillas
  • Cojita crumbled
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

For the Cocoa-Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

  • In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  • Lightly drizzle the flank steak with olive oil and rub the cocoa rub on both sides.
  • Heat your grill to 500˚F.
  • Grill the flank steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reads 135ºF.
  • Remove the flank steak, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Slice against the grain on a sharp diagonal and serve.

For the Fajitas

  • Layer slices of flank steak, onions, peppers, and cojita cheese on a corn tortilla and down the hatch.
Keyword flank steak