Best 7 Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas Recipes

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Tequila marinated beef fajitas are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender, juicy beef is marinated in a zesty combination of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Served with warm tortillas, grilled vegetables, and your favorite toppings, tequila marinated beef fajitas are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED TEQUILA GARLIC LIME FLANK STEAK



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup roughly chopped garlic (about 3 bulbs)
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8 large limes)
1/2 cup clear tequila
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 bunch roughly chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 serrano pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak
12 corn tortillas, wrapped in foil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch radishes, cleaned, ends cut and sliced
1/3 cup grated queso fresco cheese
2 ripe avocados, seeded and sliced
3 vine ripened tomatoes, sliced in wedges
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, lime juice, tequila, soy sauce, cilantro, peppers, cumin and black pepper in a resealable plastic gallon bag. Add the steak and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator, and let marinate at room temperature another 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Put the marinade in small saucepot and bring to a boil. Then strain and reserve.
  • Put the tortillas on the corner of the grill and flip the package a few times to heat through while the steak is cooking
  • Place the steak on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turn 180 degrees, and cook for 3 minutes more (to create cross grill marks). Flip over and finish cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest, lightly covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Slice against the grain, and serve immediately with the reserved marinade, garnishes, tortillas and hot sauce.

MARINATED STEAK & PEPPER FAJITAS



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These are the best fajitas ever, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried fajitas you find in restaurants. I also like to serve them in flatbreads instead of tortillas. -Erin Michniacki, Manhattan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup tequila or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 poblano or sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
4 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1-1/2 pounds beef skirt steaks or flank steak
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Whisk together first seven ingredients. Divide mixture between two large bowls. Add peppers and onion to one bowl; turn gently to coat. Cut skirt steaks in half and add to second bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate vegetables and beef 8 hours or overnight., Drain vegetables and beef, discarding marinade. Grill onion and poblanos, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill jalapenos until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 4-6 minutes per side. Let steaks stand 5 minutes., Thinly slice peppers; coarsely chop onion. Cut steaks thinly across the grain. Serve vegetables and beef on tortillas; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAJITAS DE RES AL TEQUILA - BEEF FAJITAS WITH TEQUILA



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I found this recipe from the internet site - Mexican Hot... Or Not! This recipe is by Karen Hursh Graber. I made this at home and it is very good and easy to make!

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs skirt steaks
3 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons tequila
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from real limes)
1 large white onion, sliced into thin crescents (half rings)
3 green bell peppers or 3 assorted color bell peppers, cut into strips
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Cut the steak into pieces that will fit on your grill, or into your grill pan or skillet.
  • Place the pieces of meat into a non-reactive bowl.
  • Mix the garlic, lime juice, cumin, tequila, salt, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
  • Pour over the meat and marinade for 2 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade and grill over hot coals or in a grill pan or skillet over med-high heat.
  • Do not allow meat to dry by overcooking.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and sautee peppers and onions over med-high heat until they are crisp/tender.
  • Cut the grilled meat into strips and serve with pepper and onion mixture.
  • Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas.
  • Can also serve with optional sides: sour cream, avocados, guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 492.7, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 32.9

TEQUILA-MARINATED BEEF FAJITAS



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For Garnish: Guacamole For the garnish I suggest fresh Mexican salsa, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs skirt steaks
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup tequila
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 small onions, peeled, cut in half
18 flour tortillas
3 cups refried beans

Steps:

  • Trim the excess fat from the meat and cut it crosswise into long strips about 1/2 inch wide. Place the strips in a shallow, nonreactive dish. In a bowl stir together the lime juice, 1/3 cup oil, tequila, cumin, oregano, pepper and garlic. Pour over meat, coating each piece well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the meat over a few times. In a heavy frying pan or a griddle over medium heat, warm the 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the onion, stirring, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Place the same pan or griddle over high heat. Drain the meat well, reserving the marinade. Add the meat to the pan or griddle and cook, turning once and basting with the leftover marinade, until done to your liking, about 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to the plate holding the onions and keep warm.
  • Heat the tortillas, turning once, on the same pan or griddle, about 10 seconds on each side. Alternatively, wrap in plastic wrap and place in microwave oven for about 30 seconds. Just before serving gently heat the refried beans in heavy saucepan. Cover and keep warm. Arrange the meat, onions and tortillas on a warmed platter. Place the refried beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cilantro in separate dishes on the side. Diners can prepare their own fajita according to their liking.

BEEF FAJITA MARINADE



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This tasty marinade, featuring lime, tequila, and cumin is the perfect way to create a memorable meal!

Provided by Olivia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup tequila
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon dried, crushed Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, tequila, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a bowl.
  • To use the marinade, pour into a resealable bag, and add 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BEEF FAJITAS



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Categories     Microwave     Beef     Onion     Broil     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Steak     Bell Pepper     Winter     Tortillas     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 fajitas, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

In the microwave:
4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into large pieces to fit on a grill or broiler pan or in a ridged grill pan
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 assorted colored bell peppers, sliced thin
1 large red onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas (recipe follows or store-bought), warmed (procedure follows)
guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • In a large bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the lime juice, the cumin, and the oil.
  • Add the steak to the marinade, turning it to coat it well, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, for at least 1 hour or overnight. Grill the steak, drained, on a well-oiled rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, the steak may be broiled on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.) Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes. While the steak is standing, in a large skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the bell peppers, the onion, and the garlic, and sauté the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the bell peppers are softened. Slice the steak thin across the grain on the diagonal and arrange the slices on a platter with the bell pepper mixture. Drizzle any steak juices over the steak and the pepper mixture and serve the steak and the pepper mixture with the tortillas, the guacamole, and the salsa.
  • To assemble a fajita:
  • Spread some of the guacamole on a tortilla, top it with a few slices of the steak, some of the pepper mixture, and some of the salsa, and roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
  • To warm tortillas:
  • In the oven:Stack 6 tortillas at a time, wrap each stack in foil, and heat the tortillas in the middle of a preheated 325°F. oven for 5 minutes for corn tortillas and 15 minutes for flour tortillas. (If the tortillas are very dry to begin with, pat each tortillas between dampened hands before stacking them.)
  • In the microwave:Stack 6 tortillas at time, wrap each stack in a microwave-safe plastic bag, and heat the tortillas in a microwave oven at high power (100%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are heated through and pliable.

LAURIE'S TEQUILA MARINADE



Laurie's Tequila Marinade image

This is a very flavorful marinade that will make the toughest cuts of meat melt in your mouth.

Provided by LAURIE0299

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup tequila
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1 dried jalapeno pepper, seeded
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine tequila, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, dried pepper, black pepper and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour over your favorite cut of meat and marinate for 8 to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 1191.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak are all great options for fajitas. These cuts are relatively thin and have a good amount of marbling, which makes them tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and add flavor. The marinade can be as simple as a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, and garlic, or it can be more complex, with the addition of spices, herbs, and other ingredients.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: Fajitas are typically cooked over high heat, which helps to sear the beef and create a slightly charred flavor. You can cook the beef in a skillet, on a grill, or even in a wok.
  • Slice the beef thinly: Once the beef is cooked, slice it thinly against the grain. This will make it easier to eat and will help to distribute the flavor throughout the fajita.
  • Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings: Fajitas are traditionally served with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. However, you can also get creative with your toppings and add things like grilled vegetables, roasted corn, or black beans.

Conclusion:

Tequila marinated beef fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your fajitas are flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tequila marinated beef fajitas a try.

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