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Beef Fajitas

This easy-to-prepare casserole boasts the same great taste found in Mexican restaurant-style chili rellenos and it is excellent served with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo and with warmed tortillas.
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Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings
Calories 4221.91 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 floz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground oregano
  • 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) kosher or coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
  • 32 ounce(s) skirt steak, trimmed and cut into large pieces to fit on a grill or broiler pan
  • 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 3 assorted coloured bell peppers, seeded, membrane removed, sliced thin
  • 1 large red onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro (leaves only)
  • 1/2 ounce(s) fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) Kosher or coarse salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

 

  • In a large zip-lock style plastic bag, combine garlic, limejuice, cumin, oregano, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add steak to the marinade, seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat well.
  • Marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • Remove steak from marinade and drain well.
  • Grill steak on a well-oiled rack set about 5-inches over glowing coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat.
  • (Or steak may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 4-inches from heat for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat).
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  • While the steak is standing, in a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until hot, add bell peppers, onion and garlic; sautE the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until bell peppers are softened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and limejuice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice steak thin across the grain on the diagonal and arrange slices on a platter with vegetable mixture.
  • Drizzle any steak juices over entire mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 4221.91kcalCarbohydrates: 369.08gProtein: 202.17gFat: 260.33gSaturated Fat: 71.06gCholesterol: 643.73mgSodium: 5901.8mgFiber: 34.06gSugar: 60.19g

Keyword Beef, Dinner Parties, Kosher
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