Beef Fajitas

Marinade Ingredients:
  • 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 dash ground oregano
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp kosher or coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steak Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs skirt steak, trimmed and cut into large pieces to fit on a grill, large heavy skillet or broiler pan
Vegetables:
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 medium assorted colored bell peppers, seeded, membrane removed, sliced thin
  • 1 large red onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (leaves only)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional Accompaniments Ingredients:
    • 1 dozen flour tortillas, warmed
    • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    • Lime wedges
    • Guacamole
    • Pico de Gallo
    • or your favorite salsa
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    Preparation:

    In a large zip-lock style plastic bag, combine garlic, lime juice, cumin, oregano, oil, salt and pepper. Add steak to the marinade, seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.

    Remove steak from marinade and drain well. Grill steak on a well-oiled rack set about 5-inches over glowing coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. (Or steak may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 4-inches from heat for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.) Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes.

    While the steak is standing, in a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until hot, add bell peppers, onion and garlic; sauté the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until bell peppers are softened. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Slice steak thin across the grain on the diagonal and arrange slices on a platter with vegetable mixture. Drizzle any steak juices over entire mixture.

    Serving Suggestion: Serve with warm flour tortillas and desired accompaniments.

    Servings: 6
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    Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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