Steak Fajitas with Peppers

This marinated flank steak recipe, grilled with vegetables and rolled inside a warm tortilla, has been a restaurant favorite since the 1970s. Don't wait for an evening out to order this main dish. Prepare it at home and serve with flourish.


Steak Fajitas with Peppers


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Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hrs 6 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12  ounces  boneless beef skirt steak or flank steakOn Sale
  •     Marinade:On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 2    fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and choppedOn Sale
  • 3  Tbsp.  sliced green onions (2)On Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 8  8-inch  flour tortillasOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  medium  onion, thinly sliced and separated into ringsOn Sale
  • 1  medium  red or green sweet pepper, cut into thin stripsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  chopped tomato (1 medium)On Sale
  •     Purchased Guacamole (optional)On Sale
  •     Salsa (optional)On Sale
  •     Dairy sour cream (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Trim fat from meat. Partially freeze meat for about 30 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain into bite-size strips. Place strips in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl.
2.
Meanwhile, for marinade, in a small mixing bowl, combine the 1/3 cup cooking oil, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, green onions, cilantro, salt, and garlic. Pour marinade over beef strips in bag. Close bag tightly; turn to coat beef strips. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3.
Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Heat in a 350 degrees F oven about 10 minutes or until heated through.
4.
Meanwhile, drain beef strips; discard marinade. In a large skillet heat the 1 tablespoon cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet pepper. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from skillet.
5.
Add beef to the hot skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until done. Drain well. Return all vegetables to skillet. Stir in tomato. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
6.
To serve, fill warm tortillas with beef-vegetable mixture. If desired, top with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Roll up tortillas. Makes 4 servings.

Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare the filling as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition information
Calories 479, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 801 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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