Coffee-crusted beef steak with vegetables

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp and 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 600-700 g beef pulp, cut into 4 pieces
• 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Lime wedges, cornbread (corn cake) for serving

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, coffee, cocoa powder, mustard powder, chili powder, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until smooth. Add the beef and coat it in the mixture.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet. Add the meat and brown over medium heat for 3-6 minutes per side. This will give you a medium-rare steak. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for a while.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, onion, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste to the pan with the meat juices. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and 1/4 cup of hot boiled water and cook for about 5 minutes more. Stir in the lime juice.
4. Slice the steak across the grain. Arrange the steak among plates, add the roasted vegetables, and pour over the pan juices. Serve with lime wedges and cornbread.