traditional fajitas

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lynne Hawkins
Lusby, MD

I found this recipe years ago. I use this whenever I make beef fajitas. It can also be used for chicken fajitas. If you want to use chicken instead of beef, replace the soy sauce with double-strength chicken bouillon.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These are an amazing and simple way to make beef fajitas to enjoy at home, for a fraction of the price. Lime juice, olive oil, and soy sauce in the marinade make the skirt steak tender and juicy. We enjoyed the mellow flavor. Add cumin and chili powder if you want a little spice. The sliced steak was amazing, served on a warm tortilla with the sauteed peppers and onions. This is just as good, if not better, than what you'd find at a restaurant.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For traditional fajitas

  • 2
    limes, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lb
    flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 md
    yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 md
    white onion, sliced in strips
  • 12 md
    medium sized flour tortillas
  • toppings such as diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese.

How To Make traditional fajitas

Test Kitchen Tips
We let our steak marinate for 4 hours and cooked the steak for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Combine lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and pepper.
    1
    Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and pepper.
  • Place steak and marinade in a resealable bag.
    2
    Place the meat in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Saute the peppers and onions.
    3
    Once you are ready to cook the meat, cook the onions and peppers in a skillet until desired doneness. Set aside until you are ready to serve.
  • Grill the steak.
    4
    Heat your grill. Remove the meat and grill the steak until desired doneness.
  • Allow steak to rest.
    5
    Once your meat is done, remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Slice steak against the grain.
    6
    Slice the meat against the grain to serve.
  • Serve steak on warm tortillas with the veggies.
    7
    Serve on warm tortillas, combining meat, veggies, and your favorite toppings.

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