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Steak fajitas on a wood cutting board surrounded by pico de Gallo, grilled peppers and onions, flour tortillas, and grilled onions
Kate Ramos

Classic Steak Fajitas

Mexican tacos filled with Grilled Steak Fajitas are about as good as it gets. The lime, beer, and garlic marinade is our classic family recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Meat
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 1074

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Tenderize the meat. Pound the steak very thin with a meat mallet you want it to be an even thickness.
  2. Marinate. Add garlic, lime, beer, salt, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to a dish large enough to hold the steak. Whisk until everything is combined. Add meat and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (I like to give it 2 hours if possible) or overnight.
  3. Grill vegetables. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Toss onion and peppers with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm in a low oven.
  4. Grill meat, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and cooked to desired doneness. About 5-7 minutes for medium rare but I like to cook it a bit longer to more of a medium. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest while you cook the tortillas.
  5. Warm the tortillas. Cook the tortillas one at a time in a dry cast iron skillet until toasted on one side, flip and toast the other side then remove to clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  6. Slice and serve. Thinly slice the meat against the grain then slice the bell peppers into 1/2-inch thick strips and serve with the tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 79gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 1700mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4g

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Notes

    1. Acid: Lime juice is classic in the marinade, but lemon, orange, a bit of pineapple juice, or even vinegar will add brightness and help tenderize the meat.
    2. Onion basics: Sliced red onion are sweet with some bite but experiment with other varieties like spring onions, white onions, or even yellow to go with the steak.
    3. Don't crowd: Cook the steak and veggies in batches if needed to prevent the grill from cooling and your ingredients steaming instead of browning.
    4. Other options: Fajitas are awesome for customizing dietary needs. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are great protein alternatives.

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