Best 8 Beef Fajita Marinade Recipes

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**Discover the Art of Authentic Beef Fajitas: A Culinary Symphony of Sizzling Flavors**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our curated collection of authentic beef fajita marinade recipes. Unleash the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our carefully crafted marinades, transforming ordinary flank steak into an extraordinary delicacy. We present a symphony of tastes that cater to every palate, from classic and traditional to bold and adventurous. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these mouthwatering beef fajita marinade recipes. Savor the smoky notes of our chipotle marinade, the piquant heat of our chili-lime marinade, the zesty freshness of our cilantro-lime marinade, and the aromatic depths of our tequila-lime marinade. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to infuse your steak with an explosion of flavors, guaranteeing an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF FAJITA MARINADE



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This tasty marinade, featuring lime, tequila, and cumin is the perfect way to create a memorable meal!

Provided by Olivia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup tequila
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, tequila, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a bowl.
  • To use the marinade, pour into a resealable bag, and add 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

FAJITA MARINADE



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A great fajita marinade for chicken or beef! This is intended to be enough to marinate 4 chicken breasts.

Provided by Kitkat

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon beef bouillon paste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch onion powder

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, water, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, beef bouillon paste, cumin, oregano, pepper, and onion powder together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CITRUS-MARINATED BEEF FAJITAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 55

3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes) plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1/2 of 1 large navel orange) plus 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno (from about 1 pepper)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of all visible fat and gristle
2 portobello mushrooms, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 large onion, peeled and sliced from root end to stem end into 1/4-inch strips
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
Nonstick cooking spray
Vegetable oil, for sautéing
Tropical Salsa, recipe follows
Guacamole, recipe follows
Slow Cooker Texas Queso, recipe follows
Flour tortillas, warmed
Corn tortillas, warmed
Sour cream
Fresh cilantro
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded Cheddar
Lime wedges
1 cup diced pineapple (1/2-inch dice)
1 cup diced watermelon (1/2-inch dice)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber (1/2-inch dice)
1/2 cup diced mango (1/2-inch dice)
1/2 cup diced papaya (1/2-inch dice)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (1/2-inch dice)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 large jalapeno, finely minced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving
3 ripe Hass or Reed avocadoes, peeled, pits removed
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 large jalapeno, seeds removed, finely minced
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving
Two 16-ounce packages processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into 1-inch cubes
Two 10-ounce cans tomatoes with chilies, such as Rotel Original
Tortilla chips, for serving
Flour tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, oil, lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, cilantro, Worcestershire, jalapeno, coriander, cumin, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the fajitas: Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over. Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible, then massage to distribute the marinade. Lay the bag flat and refrigerate for 4 hours, flipping it occasionally.
  • Place the mushrooms, onions and peppers in another resealable plastic bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Seal the bag, pressing out any excess air and massage to distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 hours, flipping it occasionally.
  • Twenty minutes before cooking, bring the steak to room temperature. Wipe it clean from the marinade and pat it dry. Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat and spray generously with cooking spray. Cook the steak, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Transfer to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes. Slice the steak across the grain into thin slices and place on a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the vegetables. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the vegetables and let them cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and have some browned spots, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl and keep warm until ready to use.
  • For serving: Serve the beef and vegetables along with all the accompaniments in separate dishes so that people can assemble their own fajitas.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, watermelon, cilantro, cucumber, mango, papaya, red pepper, lime juice, chili powder, jalapeno, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to mix together and let sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors blend. Serve with tortilla chips or tacos.
  • In a bowl combine the avocados, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, Cotija, lime juice, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well while mashing up the avocados slightly. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
  • In a small slow cooker, add the cheese cubes as well as both cans of the tomatoes with chilies, including the liquid from the cans. Set the slow cooker to low and let melt, stirring occasionally, until completely melted, about 30 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, flour tortillas or as a topping for fajitas, nachos or tacos.

CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 pounds skirt steak
5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1/2 large (or 1 small) onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 lime
Salt
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 to 40 flour tortillas
Fiesta Beans, recipe follows
1 pound grated Cheddar cheese
One 8-ounce container sour cream
5 limes, sliced into wedges
2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
  • For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
  • For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
  • For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

FANTASTIC BEEF FAJITAS



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The first time I made these, my family couldn't get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. -Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 1/4-inch strips
MARINADE:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 flour tortilla shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Salsa
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through. , To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BEEF OR CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE



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Ive tried lotsa fajita marinades, and so far this one is the best..Try it and see if you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Angie D.

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can low sodium beef broth

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Enough for 2-3 pounds beef or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 305.8, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1

BEEF FAJITA MARINADE - SUPER EASY!



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This is so easy to make and super delicious! I have posted an even easier chicken marinade that is great for chicken fajitas.

Provided by ELS7493

Categories     High Protein

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb skirt steak
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Trim fat from steak.
  • Pound steak lightly to tenderize.
  • Combine ingredients in gallon-size zipper baggie. Zip closed and shake well to combine.
  • Add meat to baggie.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Grill until desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 1758, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 43.2

BEEF FAJITAS



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Categories     Microwave     Beef     Onion     Broil     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Steak     Bell Pepper     Winter     Tortillas     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 fajitas, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

In the microwave:
4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into large pieces to fit on a grill or broiler pan or in a ridged grill pan
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 assorted colored bell peppers, sliced thin
1 large red onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas (recipe follows or store-bought), warmed (procedure follows)
guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • In a large bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the lime juice, the cumin, and the oil.
  • Add the steak to the marinade, turning it to coat it well, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, for at least 1 hour or overnight. Grill the steak, drained, on a well-oiled rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, the steak may be broiled on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.) Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes. While the steak is standing, in a large skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the bell peppers, the onion, and the garlic, and sauté the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the bell peppers are softened. Slice the steak thin across the grain on the diagonal and arrange the slices on a platter with the bell pepper mixture. Drizzle any steak juices over the steak and the pepper mixture and serve the steak and the pepper mixture with the tortillas, the guacamole, and the salsa.
  • To assemble a fajita:
  • Spread some of the guacamole on a tortilla, top it with a few slices of the steak, some of the pepper mixture, and some of the salsa, and roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
  • To warm tortillas:
  • In the oven:Stack 6 tortillas at a time, wrap each stack in foil, and heat the tortillas in the middle of a preheated 325°F. oven for 5 minutes for corn tortillas and 15 minutes for flour tortillas. (If the tortillas are very dry to begin with, pat each tortillas between dampened hands before stacking them.)
  • In the microwave:Stack 6 tortillas at time, wrap each stack in a microwave-safe plastic bag, and heat the tortillas in a microwave oven at high power (100%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are heated through and pliable.

Tips:

  • Use flank steak or skirt steak for the best results. These cuts of beef are thin and have a lot of flavor.
  • Slice the beef against the grain for more tender fajitas.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Fajitas are best when they are cooked quickly over high heat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your fajitas. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Serve your fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Beef fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little bit of planning, you can have a delicious and healthy fajita dinner on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef fajitas a try.

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