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marinated skirt steak fajitas

(4 ratings)
(4 ratings)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For marinated skirt steak fajitas

  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2
    garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2
    jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro leaves
  • 1 lb
    trimmed skirt steak
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 12
    7 inch flour tortillas, warmed
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • red onion, sliced
  • lime wedges
  • 1
    red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1
    green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1
    yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c
    oil

How To Make marinated skirt steak fajitas

  • 1
    In a food processor or blender combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and cilantro leaves and process until pureed.
  • 2
    Alternatively, combine the lime juice and oil in a bowl.
  • 3
    Finely chop together the garlic, cumin, jalapeno and cilantro and whisk into the juice and oil mixture.
  • 4
    Pour the mixture over the steak and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 5
    Preheat charcoal grill or stovetop grill pan. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Saute or grill bell peppers til softened and flavor develops.
  • 7
    Grill the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked to desired degree of doneness.
  • 8
    Transfer the steak to a cutting surface and allow to stand for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 9
    Cut steak across the grain into thin slices or chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 10
    Serve immediately with warm tortillas and accompaniments.

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