Sizzling Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 pounds beef flank or skirt steak
• 2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 8 tortillas flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ cup guacamole
• ¾ cup salsa
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime lime wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

2. 2

   Slice the beef flank steak against the grain into 0.25-inch thick strips.

3. 3

   Place beef strips in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Slice the bell peppers and onion into 0.25-inch thick strips.

5. 5

   Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Working in batches if needed, add half the beef to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.

7. 7

   In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add peppers and onion, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly charred.

8. 8

   Return cooked beef to the skillet with vegetables, toss gently, and cook for 1 minute to warm through. Keep the skillet on a trivet at the table for presentation.

9. 9

   Warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp kitchen towel and microwaving for 1 minute, or warming them directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet.

10. 10

    Serve fajita mixture sizzling in the skillet with warm tortillas and toppings (sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges) on the side for guests to build their own.

Tools you’ll need

• 12-inch cast iron skillet
• small mixing bowl
• whisk
• cutting board
• sharp knife
• shallow dish or zip-top bag
• kitchen towel
• trivet

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