Beer Marinade for Fajitas 🍺🌶️
Description
Here in the land of microbrews (the beautiful Pacific NW), this marinade goes over really well. It is a really versatile recipe, and you can easily add or subtract amounts of the ingredients to suit your tastes – experiment and enjoy!
Recipe Information
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Mexican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Spicy, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
- Review Count: 3
- Calories: 288.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 176.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.2g
- Fiber Content: 8.1g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 5.9g
- Yield: 1 batch marinade
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Yellow onion |
3 cloves | Garlic |
4 tbsp | Fresh lime juice |
2 tbsp | Chili powder |
1 tbsp | Ground cumin |
1 tbsp | Ground oregano |
1 tbsp | Dark brown sugar |
– | Beer |
1 dash | Tabasco sauce |
Instructions
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Combine Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and whir until it’s well mixed. Alternatively, you can mix all the ingredients together manually – it’s up to you.
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Marinate: Marinate fajita strips for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight. A Ziplock bag works well for marinating.
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Versatility: This is a really versatile recipe, and you can easily add or subtract amounts of the ingredients to suit your tastes. Experiment and enjoy! This marinade works well with chicken, beef, and buffalo.
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Note: Make sure to use beer in this recipe that you like, otherwise you might end up with a marinade you don’t enjoy the taste of.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the marinated fajita strips with warm tortillas, grilled vegetables, and your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
- Pair with a cold beer or a refreshing margarita for the perfect accompaniment.