Smoky Beef Fajitas
Description: This delightful dish marries tangy beef with chipotles, sweet roasted peppers, and onions, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for a casual lunch or snack. Pair it with a refreshing beer for the ultimate enjoyment!
Recipe Details
| Category | Lunch/Snacks |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 35 minutes |
| Servings | 4 |
| Calories | 716 |
| Rating | 4 (1 Review) |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 42 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 66.9 mg |
| Sodium | 519.1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 48.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g |
| Protein | 37.9 g |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chipotle chiles in adobo |
| 2 | Garlic |
| 5 | Olive oil |
| 2 | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Flour tortillas |
| 8 | Red bell pepper |
| 1 | Yellow bell pepper |
| 1 | Red onions |
| 2 | Avocado |
| 1 | Lime, juice of |
| 1 | Sour cream |
| 1/2 | Pico de gallo |
| NA | Fresh cilantro leaves |
| 1/4 | Salt (to taste) |
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chipotles, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce into a large, sturdy plastic bag; combine these ingredients well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Next, add the skirt steak to the bag, ensuring it’s fully coated in the marinade, then seal the bag and allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavor profile.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to keep the tortillas warm once cooked.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, preparing to warm the tortillas one at a time for a few seconds per side until softened and heated through, about 15 seconds; wrap the warmed tortillas in foil and place them in the preheated oven to keep them warm.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, heating it until it’s almost smoking; then, add the red and yellow bell peppers, cooking them over high heat while stirring for about 3 minutes until they start to brown.
- Introduce the red onions to the skillet, cooking and stirring until they are tender and lightly charred, which should take around 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a large plate, keeping it warm in the oven.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, allowing it to heat just until smoking; while it heats, pat the steak strips dry with paper towels.
- Cook half of the steak strips in a single layer in the hot skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper; turn once, cooking for approximately 2 minutes per side until nicely browned, then transfer the cooked strips to a plate and repeat with the remaining steak.
- Once all the steak is cooked, return it to the skillet, stirring for an additional minute to ensure everything is heated through.
- To serve, mound the steak on a plate alongside the warm tortillas, the sautéed onions and peppers, sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro, allowing everyone to assemble their own delightful fajitas.
Enjoy the smoky and vibrant flavors of these beef fajitas, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week!
