MARINATED STEAK & PEPPER FAJITAS

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These are the best fajitas ever, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried fajitas you find in restaurants. I also like to serve them in flatbreads instead of tortillas. -Erin Michniacki, Manhattan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup tequila or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 poblano or sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
4 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1-1/2 pounds beef skirt steaks or flank steak
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Whisk together first seven ingredients. Divide mixture between two large bowls. Add peppers and onion to one bowl; turn gently to coat. Cut skirt steaks in half and add to second bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate vegetables and beef 8 hours or overnight., Drain vegetables and beef, discarding marinade. Grill onion and poblanos, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill jalapenos until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 4-6 minutes per side. Let steaks stand 5 minutes., Thinly slice peppers; coarsely chop onion. Cut steaks thinly across the grain. Serve vegetables and beef on tortillas; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Farhad AFG
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fajitas were full of flavor.


Okayy Zaraa
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These fajitas were delicious! The steak was so tender and the peppers and onions were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Thella Thabang
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The steak is always tender and flavorful, and the peppers and onions are cooked to perfection.


Guillermo Fuentes
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These fajitas were easy to make and so delicious! I used flank steak and it turned out so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Akinsanmi Ayodeji
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fajitas were full of flavor.


Salman Subhan
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These fajitas were delicious! The steak was so tender and the peppers and onions were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


online one
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The steak is always tender and flavorful, and the peppers and onions are cooked to perfection.


iama tardis
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These fajitas were easy to make and so delicious! I used flank steak and it turned out so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohammad Ishteyak
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fajitas were full of flavor.


Zobair Khan
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These fajitas were amazing! The steak was so tender and flavorful, and the peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.