
Flavorful marinated steak fajitas with sautéed peppers and onions, served with fresh tortillas and your favorite toppings
Special Notes
Marinade steak in a bowl or sealed bag for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator. Remove marinated steak from the fridge 20-40 minutes before cooking (This will help achieve a better sear and a more even cook). Buy fresh made tortillas or make them yourself at home.
Special Equipment
Marinade
Fajitas
To Serve
Preparation
Combine and mix all marinade ingredients ({garlic cloves}, {oil}, {tequila}, {salt}, {lime juice}, {cumin}) in a bowl or large bag
Marinade {skirt steak} in sealed bag or bowl for at least 6 hours
Slice {yellow pepper}, {red pepper}, and {yellow onion} into strips. Lightly coat them with {olive oil for vegetables} and season them with {salt and pepper for vegetables}
Remove marinated steak from the fridge 20-40 minutes before cooking
Cook
Using the cast iron skillet sauté {yellow pepper}, {red pepper}, and {yellow onion} on medium high heat in olive oil until browned for 7-10 minutes depending on how charred you like them. Once onions are golden brown the vegetables are finished
Using high heat, sear {skirt steak} on one side for about 3 minutes and pour a few tablespoons of marinade over the beef
Flip the steak and sear the other side. Using a spoon carefully scoop any marinade in the pan over the steak. Continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 125°F for medium rare. Adjust the cook time for your preferred level of doneness
Right before you remove the steak place a small pat of {butter} on top and melt to evenly coat the top. Then sprinkle with a pinch of salt to taste
Serve with {tortillas}, {sour cream}, {guacamole}, {shredded cheese}, or any toppings you prefer