traditional fajitas
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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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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.
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@kitchencrew
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yield
6 -8
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For traditional fajitas
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2limes, juiced
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2 Tbspsoy sauce
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2 Tbspolive oil
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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1 1/2 - 2 lbflank steak or skirt steak
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1 mdred bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 mdyellow bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 mdgreen bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 mdwhite onion, sliced in strips
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12 mdmedium sized flour tortillas
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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.
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1Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and pepper.
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2Place the meat in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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3Once 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.
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4Heat your grill. Remove the meat and grill the steak until desired doneness.
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5Once your meat is done, remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
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6Slice the meat against the grain to serve.
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7Serve on warm tortillas, combining meat, veggies, and your favorite toppings.
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