spicy leftover steak fajitas
What to do when you couldn't finish your steak and now your leftovers are sitting in the refrigerator? Here's a tasty solution... this delicious Spicy Leftover Steak Fajitas!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large leftover grilled steak, cut into thin strips (1/8 - 1/4 inch)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion, cut into thin strips (lyonnaise cut)
- 1/2 large red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 large yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 large poblano pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns), or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 3-5 dashes hot sauce, such as sriracha
- 1 large lime wedge
- flour tortillas, warmed, as needed
- 1/2 cup guacamole, for garnish, or as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish, as needed
- 1/2 cup salsa, for garnish, as needed
- 1/2 cup monterey jack jalapeño cheese, grated, or to taste
- 1/2 cup old cheddar cheese, grated, or to taste
How To Make spicy leftover steak fajitas
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Step 1Moisten steak with a little water, cover with paper towel and microwave it about 90 seconds. Let it cool and slice it at a diagonal angle real thin.
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Step 2In a medium skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat it; sauté onion and peppers for 1 minute or until slightly tender. Add steak and sauté for another minute. Sprinkle mixture with black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Stir it all together and then add beef broth. Cover and simmer on low until, steak is tender.
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Step 3Warm tortillas in microwave; set aside. Spoon fajita mixture onto the center tortilla and add toppings of your choice; salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese (Mexicana mixed with Habañero), guacamole, etc…
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Step 4To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIl_IF48F0k
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#sandwich
Keyword:
#easy recipe
Keyword:
#mexican food
Keyword:
#Leftover Steak
Keyword:
#poblano peppers
Keyword:
#Leftover Recipes
Keyword:
#mexican cuisine
Keyword:
#spicy sandwich
Keyword:
#Mexican recipe
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Dairy Free
Method:
Stove Top
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