Tequila Beef Fajitas

To naturally tenderize a lean cut of meat like flank steak, score and marinate it before grilling.


Tequila Beef Fajitas


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 17 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12  ounces  beef flank steakOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  frozen orange juice concentrate, thawedOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  tequila or waterOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  grated gingerrootOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 1    clove garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 8    small corn or four 8 to 10-inch flour tortillasOn Sale
  • 1/2    of red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into stripsOn Sale
  • 1/2    of small onion, sliced and separated into ringsOn Sale
  •     Sliced fresh chili peppers (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Score meat by making shallow cuts at 1-inch intervals diagonally across steak in a diamond pattern. Repeat on the other side. Place meat in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, stir together orange juice concentrate, tequila or water, lime juice, gingerroot, oregano, salt, ground red pepper, and garlic. Pour over meat in bag. Close bag. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2.
Drain meat, reserving marinade. Place meat on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil meat 3 inches from the heat for 12 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium-rare doneness), turning once. [Or, grill meat on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium-rare doneness), turning once.] Thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain.
3.
To warm tortillas, wrap in foil. Place beside broiler pan or on grill rack for the last 8 minutes of cooking meat.
4.
Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Stir in sweet pepper strips and onion. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5.
To serve, immediately fill warmed tortillas with beef. Using a slotted spoon, spoon pepper-onion mixture over beef. If desired, sprinkle with chili peppers. Roll up fajitas. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 282, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 179 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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