Beef Fajitas
This recipe for Spicy Beef Fajitas brings together the sizzle of fresh flank steak with vibrant sweet peppers and a hint of heat from red Thai chili peppers. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a lively weekend meal, these fajitas are packed with flavor and are sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients:
🧅 8 big green onions (Mexican green onions)
🌶️ 3 to 4 cups of assorted sweet peppers
🌶️ 1 red Thai chili pepper (adjust to your preferred level of heat)
🥩 2 lbs flank steak (cut into strips)
🧄 1 garlic clove (sliced)
🍈 1/2 lime (juice)
Instructions:
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Start by preparing the green onions. Trim them, then slice them into pieces approximately two centimeters in length.
- Slice the sweet peppers and red Thai chili pepper to your desired thickness.
- Place your flank steak in the freezer for about an hour, making it easier to slice. Once partially frozen, cut it into strips against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Prepare to Cook:
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. You're going to cook the steak first, so ensure the pan is hot enough to sear the meat properly.
- Season the flank steak strips generously with black pepper and kosher salt.
- Cook the Fajita Filling:
- Add only the white parts of the green onions to the pan first and allow them to soften a bit.
- Sear the seasoned flank steak strips in the pan. If there’s a splatter risk due to the frozen nature of the meat, cover the pan partially with a lid.
- Once the steak is browned to desired doneness, add in the slices of sweet peppers, the sliced red Thai chili pepper, and the green tops of the onions.
- Toss in the sliced garlic and cover the pan to allow the flavors to meld together and the peppers to soften.
- Finishing Touches:
- Once the peppers and onions are tender, squeeze the juice of half a lime over the entire mixture. This will add a bright and fresh citrus flavor to balance the heat of the chili and the richness of the beef.
- Serve:
- Serve the fajita mixture hot with your choice of tortillas or rice, and consider adding toppings such as guacamole, salsa, cheese, or sour cream.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Serves 4
Cooking Tips:
- Freezing the flank steak slightly makes it easier to slice thinly.
- Adjust the level of chili to suit your spice preference; omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
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