Steak Fajitas
Serves 6
Ingredients
For Marinating Steak
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- pinch of pepper
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
For Vegetables
- 1 tbsp canola & olive oil blend
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Spanish onion, sliced
- 1-2 serrano peppers, seeded, deveined & quartered
Serving Suggestions
- flour tortillas
- pico de gallo (fresh salsa)
- guacamole
- "crema" or sour cream
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedges
- frijoles a la charra (cowboy beans)
How-to
Marinate Steak
- In a large bowl (with a lid that will fit snugly), combine marinade ingredients, cover and shake vigorously
- Cut steak into sections that will fit in the bowl and pour marinade over the top
- Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight
Grill Steak & Vegetables
- Heat grill to medium-high
- Remove steak from marinade and place directly on the heat
- Sear 3-4 minutes per side over the hottest part of the coals. Meanwhile, place a cast iron skillet on the grill over indirect heat until hot. Remove steak and allow to rest 5-10 minutes, if desired
- Add 1 tbsp of a canola & olive oil blend
- Add the bell peppers, onions and serrano peppers. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
- Slice steak thinly across the grain and add to the cast iron skillet to toss with the onions and peppers. Season with salt & pepper of desired. Remove from grill
- Place flour tortillas on grill, 20-30 seconds per side
- Serve steak fajitas with grilled flour tortillas, condiments of choice, and lime wedges