South of the Border Sizzling Beef Fajitas

South of the Border Sizzling Beef Fajitas

 

Fajitas are an easy-to-make Mexican dish. This colorful recipe is full of protein, vegetables and a delicious Latin flavor. So no need to head down to Mexico, this recipe brings the country’s delicious flavors to you.

Ingredients:

1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 lb. lean beef steak, flank steak or top sirloin

Rub spice mix over steak.

Marinade

1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced

Pour half of this marinade over the meat and set the other half aside. Cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 large onion. Cook for several minutes, stirring, until soft.

Add
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper

Cook for several more minutes until peppers are soft.

Add
1 tsp cumin
1 clove garlic, minced

Stir until vegetables are softened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in remaining marinade and stir for a minute or two. Cover and remove from heat. Remove meat from marinade and pat dry.

Add
1 TBSP olive oil

Cook steak 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain into strips. Toss meat and juices from cutting board into the pan with vegetables. Spoon meat-vegetable mixture into tortillas.