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Flank Steak Fajitas

Flank Steak Fajitas

Flank steak fajitas made with a beer-lime marinade is tender and so flavorful. Sautéed onions and colorful strips of bell pepper are stuffed into flour tortillas and topped with sour cream, cheese and salsa.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • 1 bottle of beer your choice
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Chipotle peppers
  • 6 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds flank steaks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sautéed Vegetables:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • For Assembling:
  • 12 flour tortillas

Optional Add-in:

  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
  • Sour Cream
  • Spicy Salsa
  • Cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Add the beer, half of the cilantro leaves, lime juice, oil, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, cumin salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and process until ingredients are finely chopped. Place steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the steak. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning the steak occasionally.
  • Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes.. Remove the flank steak from the marinade and blot dry with a paper towel, brush lightly with olive oil on both sides. Place the steak on a baking sheet and transfer to the upper rack of the oven about 4-inches from the broiler unit. Broil for 6-8 minutes, flip and broil for 4-6 additional minutes for medium rare. If you want the steak to be medium or well done, add an additional 2 to 4 minutes of cook time. Transfer the broiled steak to a cutting board, cover to rest while cooking the vegetables.
  • In a large skillet heat the oil, add the onion and cook for about 1 minute; add the sliced peppers and cook until tender and crisp. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of the cilantro leaves and toss with the vegetables. Transfer to a serving platter. Thinly slice the flank steak and add to the platter with the vegetables.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, Cotija cheese and cilantro sprigs.

Notes

Nutrition values do not include the marinade or optional add-in items.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 396mg | Sugar: 2g