Fajitas

Ingredients:

 

Steak Fajita Marinade

  • 1/4 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 & 1/2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • (Marinate for 24 hours)

For the Steak Fajitas:

  • 2 Pound Flank Steak
  • 3 Bell Peppers , cored, seeded and sliced (I used a Yellow, Green and Orange pepper)
  • 1 Onion , sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon Homemade Taco Seasoning

For the flank steak:

  • If you wish to cook the flank steak whole, add it to the marinade, cover or seal, and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Otherwise, slice the meat against the grain very thin and add to the marinade.
  • If cooking the meat in slices: heat a grill to medium high heat and add the meat to the grill, carefully laying it across the grates so it does not fall through.
  • Cook for 2 minutes per side or just until grill marks appear and then remove to the serving dish with the peppers, drizzle with the reserved marinade.
  • If cooking the meat whole: as soon as you place the meat on the grill, turn it down to medium. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until desired temperature. (Lite the entire grill on medium-hgh 450 to 500 - cook 5 minutes on each side)
  • Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest with a piece of foil draped over the top for 5 minutes.
  • Slice thin and serve with peppers.

For the Peppers and onions:

  • Spray large sheet pan with Pam and spread peppers and onions evenly.
  • Season with Homemade Taco Seasoning.
  • Bake at 450 for 20 minutes

Taco Seasoning Recipe:

  • 7 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon plus 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Oregano
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Coriander
  • 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon plus 1/2 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a jar and shake or stir to combine.
  • Store in a dark, cool cupboard for up to 2 years.

 

For the Chicken Fajitas

  • 1 lb of chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 breast) sliced into thin strips
  • 2 to 3 Bell Peppers, cored, seeded and sliced (I use yellow and red)
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
  • 1 & 1/2 Teaspoons Mrs Dash Southwest Chipotle
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Can of Rotel Tomatoes no sodium - drain a little
  • Add pickled Jalepeno Pepper slices - sliced in half

Directions

  1. Mix all seasonings in Olive oil.  Slice chicken, bell peppers, jalepeno peppers.  Place everything on a large baking sheet and then drizzle oil/seasonings over ingredients and mix well.
  2. Bake at 400 for 20 to 25 minutes
  3. Servie with shredded lettuce, goat cheese, sour cream and yellow rice.

 

Yellow Rice Notes: Follow instructions on package.  Add butter not olive oil. Do not over heat, good simmer not a rolling boil. 20 minutes on low or (2) front right burner.

 

 

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