Fajitas
Sizzling Mexican grilled meat with bell peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and toppings.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs Flank steak
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •3 pieces Bell peppers
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 medium Onion
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- •2 pieces Lime
- •2 tsp Cumin
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •2 tbsp Chili powder
- •2 tbsp Soy sauce
- •8 pieces Flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Slice steak against grain into thin strips
💡 Rest before slicing against the grain. Ground beef should be cooked through.
- 2
Marinate with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, soy
💡 Acid-based marinades work fast (30min-2hrs), oil-based need longer. Season generously.
- 3
Slice peppers and onions into strips
💡 Cook until translucent but not browned for base. Caramelize for sweetness.
- 4
High heat - cook steak first, set aside
💡 Dont overcrowd
- 5
Cook peppers and onions until charred
💡 Cook until translucent but not browned for base. Caramelize for sweetness.
- 6
Return steak to pan, toss together
💡 Rest before slicing against the grain. Ground beef should be cooked through.
- 7
Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole, sour cream
💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.