spicy leftover steak fajitas

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Aug 12, 2019

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

  • Step 1
    Moisten 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.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    Warm 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…
  • Step 4
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIl_IF48F0k

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