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RCI-SW.002.0002.001

Beef Fajitas

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon
  • inside skirt steak
    cut into 3 equal pieces
    1 unit
  • onions
    wedged
    4 small
  • red and green bell peppers
    sliced
    2 small
  • tortillas
    1 unit
  • salsa fresca
    1 unit
  • chunky guacamole
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    1/2 cup
  • soy sauce
    1/3 cup
  • Juice of two limes
    1 unit
  • red pepper flake
    1 tsp
  • freshly ground cumin
    1/2 tsp
  • scallions
    4 unit
  • dark brown sugar
    3 tbsp

Method

1
Combine last 7 ingredients in your friendly neighborhood blender until smooth.
2
Pour in marinade into a gallon size zip-top plastic bag. Add skirt steak and seal, removing as much air as possible. Refridgerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Remove steak from marinade and place down on the coal area of a preheated charcoal grill. Cook for 60 seconds per side.
4
Remove and wrap tightly with aluminium foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, drop a 10" cast iron skillet down on the coals.
6
Once pan has heated, toss veggies with vegetable oil. Place in the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes.
7
Remove and keep warm.
8
Slice steak as thinly as possible across the grain. To serve, place a portion of the sliced steak and vegetables inside the tortilla. Roll up and serve with remaining ingredients.
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