Fajitas, a sizzling platter of grilled meat and vegetables, is a Tex-Mex classic that has won hearts worldwide. Originating from the border regions of Mexico and the United States, fajitas have become a staple in Mexican restaurants and home kitchens alike. This versatile dish is typically made with grilled skirt steak, but can also be made with chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. The meat and vegetables are seasoned with a variety of spices and then grilled or pan-fried until tender and flavorful. Fajitas are traditionally served with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, allowing diners to assemble their own tacos or burritos. This recipe article presents two culinary delights: Tyler Florence's Ultimate Fajitas and Rachael Ray's Guacamole. Tyler's fajita recipe features a flavorful marinade made with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and orange juice, while Rachael's guacamole recipe combines ripe avocados with zesty lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of heat from jalapeño peppers. Together, these recipes offer a complete fajita experience, promising an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
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FAJITAS
Tyler Florence's Fajitas recipe from Food Network features chipotle-marinated skirt steak, juicy peppers, onions, guacamole and warm flour tortillas.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the marinade: In a small 2 cup measuring cup, or something similar size and shape, combine all the marinade ingredients. Using an immersion blender, puree the marinade until smooth. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and add the steak, seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate the beef for 2 to 4 hours to tenderize and flavor the beef.
- Preheat a ridged grill pan on high heat.
- Drain the marinade from the beef. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan. Season liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill the steak over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes on each side and then transfer to a cutting board and let rest. Depending on the size of your grill pan you may need to cook in batches.
- For the fajitas: Once the beef is off the grill pan and resting, add the bell peppers and onions tossed with lime juice and olive oil, if using. Grill the mixture for 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are just barely limp.
- While the peppers and onions are cooking, heat up the tortillas. Turn any free burners on a medium low flame. Place a tortilla on each flame and let it char about 30 seconds to 1 minute, flip the tortilla and repeat on the second side. Once heated and charred remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm. Repeat until you have warmed all of your tortillas.
- You can also heat your tortillas in a microwave, lightly dampen a tea towel with some water, wrap the tortillas in the damp towel and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute. Check to see if they are warm, if not repeat the heating at 1 minute intervals until they are warm and pliable.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain on a diagonal.
- To serve: Spread some guacamole on a tortilla, top with a few slices of steak, peppers and onions, and salsa. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- May also be served with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them still a bit chunky. Add all of the rest of the ingredients, and fold everything together.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
Steps:
- Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh with a tablespoon into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them somewhat chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything together to gently mix. Lay a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
TYLER FLORENCE'S ULTIMATE FAJITAS WITH RACHAEL RAY'S GUACAMOLE
The Fajitas have an authentic Mexican flavor, and are so delicious paired with this guacamole and other toppings of your choice.My family and friends LOVE these. Hope you will too!
Provided by Kt071501
Categories Steak
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mojo Marinade: In an immersion blender, add first 8 ingredients and puree the marinade. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and add steak. Seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate the beef for 2 to 4 hours, but no more than 4 hours.
- To cook: Preheat a rigged grill or (for better flavor) your outdoor grill on high heat.Lightly drain marinade from beef and Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Lightly oil grill and grill each steak 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest. May need to cook in batches.
- While meat is resting preheat large skillet on med-high heat, add olive, onion, peppers and lime juice and toss to coat. Cook until peppers and onions are just limp.
- Guacamole: Scoop avocados in med size bowl and squeeze lemon juice over avocados immediately, then smash.Add jalapeno, and onion. Sprinkle garlic with coarse salt and smash with the side of your knife blade, add to avocado mixture. Mix well.
- Then slice steak against the grain on a diagonal.
- To assemble: spread some guacamole on a tortilla, top with a few slices of steak, peppers and onions, and if desired tomato, cheese and sour cream. Roll to enclose filling.
FAJITAS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 8h31m
Yield 6 servings (12 fajitas)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Place steak in a shallow container, and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight to tenderize meat.
- Drain the marinade from the meat. Grill the steak in a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat for 4 minutes each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let stand.
- In the same pan with the steak juices, add the bell peppers and onions. Saute the mixture for 3 minutes until the vegetables are limp. Thinly slice the steak against the grain on a diagonal.
- Spread some guacamole on a tortilla, top with a few slices of steak, peppers and onions and salsa fresca. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- May also serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.
GUACAMOLE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados using either a fork or potato masher, leaving them still a bit chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything together. Drizzle with a little olive oil, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and give it 1 final mix with a fork.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap tight on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality the ingredients, the tastier your fajitas will be. Use ripe vegetables, flavorful spices, and tender meat.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the chicken over high heat: Cooking the chicken over high heat will help to create a nice sear on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Sauté the vegetables separately: Sautéing the vegetables separately from the chicken will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
- Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served immediately after they are cooked, while the tortillas are still warm and the vegetables are still crisp.
Conclusion:
Tyler Florence's Ultimate Fajitas with Rachael Ray's guacamole is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful chicken, tender vegetables, and creamy guacamole, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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