Chipotle steak fajitas are a sizzling, flavorful dish that combines the bold taste of chipotle peppers with tender marinated steak and an array of colorful vegetables. This tantalizing recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun fiesta with friends and family. The key to truly great chipotle steak fajitas lies in selecting the right cut of steak, marinating it in a blend of spices and herbs, and cooking it over high heat to create a satisfying smokiness. With a few simple steps and a little preparation, you can create a delicious and unforgettable chipotle steak fajita experience in the comfort of your own home.
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FAJITAS
Tyler Florence's Fajitas recipe from Food Network features chipotle-marinated skirt steak, juicy peppers, onions, guacamole and warm flour tortillas.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the marinade: In a small 2 cup measuring cup, or something similar size and shape, combine all the marinade ingredients. Using an immersion blender, puree the marinade until smooth. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and add the steak, seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate the beef for 2 to 4 hours to tenderize and flavor the beef.
- Preheat a ridged grill pan on high heat.
- Drain the marinade from the beef. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan. Season liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill the steak over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes on each side and then transfer to a cutting board and let rest. Depending on the size of your grill pan you may need to cook in batches.
- For the fajitas: Once the beef is off the grill pan and resting, add the bell peppers and onions tossed with lime juice and olive oil, if using. Grill the mixture for 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are just barely limp.
- While the peppers and onions are cooking, heat up the tortillas. Turn any free burners on a medium low flame. Place a tortilla on each flame and let it char about 30 seconds to 1 minute, flip the tortilla and repeat on the second side. Once heated and charred remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm. Repeat until you have warmed all of your tortillas.
- You can also heat your tortillas in a microwave, lightly dampen a tea towel with some water, wrap the tortillas in the damp towel and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute. Check to see if they are warm, if not repeat the heating at 1 minute intervals until they are warm and pliable.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain on a diagonal.
- To serve: Spread some guacamole on a tortilla, top with a few slices of steak, peppers and onions, and salsa. Roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- May also be served with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Halve and pit the avocados. With a tablespoon, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them still a bit chunky. Add all of the rest of the ingredients, and fold everything together.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
STEAK FAJITAS
Beef fajitas are delicious served with a lot of condiments on the side. My favorites are guacamole, extra cilantro, and beans and rice!
Provided by Becky
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the lime juice, ground pepper and cilantro in a shallow dish. Place steak strips into the marinade and refrigerate for two to four hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak strips, and fry until cooked to your liking. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and onions to the skillet. Cook over medium low heat, until translucent, stir in green peppers and steak. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top and stir. When the green bell peppers are just tender remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the steak fajitas with tortillas and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1181.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
SIZZLING STEAK FAJITAS
Tex-Mex perfection for everyone! Fajitas are fun for everyone. Enjoy this Tex-Mex recipe at home--throw a fajita party where your friends and family build their own fajitas and make memories that last. Our fajitas recipe relies on GOYA® Mojo Criollo as a flavorful marinade that delivers juicy, tender meat, and GOYA® Flour Tortillas for a pocket everyone can pick up.
Provided by Goya
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Goya®
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine steak slices, Mojo and 1 tsp. Adobo; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Drain steak, discarding marinade. Bring meat to room temperature.
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add peppers to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes more. Season vegetables with sazonador total and adobo; transfer to large serving platter. Cover vegetables with foil to keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet over high heat. Add beef; cook, in batches, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meat to serving platter.
- To serve, spoon meat and vegetables into center of warm tortillas. Add guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and salsita, if desired; wrap and enjoy.
CHIPOTLE STEAK FAJITAS
Make and share this Chipotle Steak Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 fajitas
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In work bowl of a food processor, combine garlic and chilies; pulse to form a chunky paste.
- Add lime juice, oregano, chili powder, beer and olive oil. Pulse to combine.
- Place steak in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic bag. Add marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Brush excess marinade from steak and season well with salt and pepper. Grill until medium-rare to medium. Set aside and let rest, covered loosely with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat pan.
- When oil is hot, add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until vegetables are just softened and starting to brown. Remove from heat.
- Cut steak into thin slices across grain. Top with peppers and onion.
- Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use flank steak or skirt steak for your fajitas. These cuts are thin and cook quickly, making them ideal for fajitas.
- Be sure to slice the steak against the grain. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it easier to chew.
- To make sure your fajitas are cooked evenly, cook them in a single layer in a hot skillet.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the meat will not cook evenly.
- Cook the steak for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Once the steak is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the steak fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as grilled vegetables, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Chipotle steak fajitas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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