Steak Fajitas
Fajitas are a Mexican favorite of mine. Now that they make "low-carb" tortillas, I can enjoy them again.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. Skirt or Flank steak
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced into strips
1-2 fresh limes
Shredded Cheese (Mexican mix or Mild Cheddar)
1 package LOW-CARB Tortillas
1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced into strips
1-2 fresh limes
Shredded Cheese (Mexican mix or Mild Cheddar)
1 package LOW-CARB Tortillas
Traditional Marinade
1/3 Cup Fresh lime juice
1/4 Cup Tequila
1/4 Cup Canola Oil
2 Large cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp Minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. Ground cumin
1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 Cup onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/3 Cup Fresh lime juice
1/4 Cup Tequila
1/4 Cup Canola Oil
2 Large cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp Minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. Ground cumin
1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 Cup onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Beer Based Marinade
12 oz. Beer
1 Cup Canola oil
1 Small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Fresh lime juice
4 Large garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Ground cumin
3 Dried chiles, seeds & stems removed, crushed
1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
12 oz. Beer
1 Cup Canola oil
1 Small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Fresh lime juice
4 Large garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Ground cumin
3 Dried chiles, seeds & stems removed, crushed
1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Marinade the Meat- Slice the steak into strips about 1" - 2" long by about a 1/4" wide
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the meat and marinade in a non-reactive bowl or gallon-size freezer bag
- Let the meat marinade in the fridge for 2-4 hours
- Put each of your garnishes (Shredded cheese, Pica De Gallo, Guacamole) in seperate bowls for later use
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into small strips
- Drizzle 1 or 2 Tbsp of canola oil on the vegetable mix and set aside in a bowl
- Slice the fresh limes into quarters and set aside seperate
- On a large plate, stack the tortillas with a paper towel between each
- Heat a cast iron pan under the broiler (high oven shelf) at about 400° for about 5 mins.
- Add the vegatble mix to the cast iron pan, and broil for about 2-3mins, stirring once or twice
- Remove the meat from the marinade
- Add the meat & sliced limes to the iron pan with vegetable mix and return to broiler for 2-4 mins. (until done to taste)
- Microwave the tortillas for 30-45 seconds
- Assemble the Fajitas:(One at a time, as you eat them)
Putting some meat, vegatables (not limes), cheese, and garnish in the CENTER of a tortilla,
Fold the left-side over the center,
Fold the bottom UP,
Fold the right-side over the center. - EAT! ENJOY!
Comments
Low-Carb Hint: You can reduce the carbs further by using scallions instead of white onions, or, just leave out the onions all together.Credits
Recipe courtesy of:Scott McNair