BEEF AND POBLANO FAJITAS (WITH MARINADE)

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Started out as Emeril's recipe, but now it's mine! Note that time indicated does not include marinating time.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs flank steaks, trimmed (or skirt)
4 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaf
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried crushed Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper (to taste)
6 large flour tortillas (or 12 corn tortillas)
3 poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (or grilling onions)
lime wedge
hot sauce
guacamole, tomato salsa, and sour cream as sides

Steps:

  • In a large zip-lock bag, mix together 1/4 cup lime juice, tequila, garlic, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the Worcestershire sauce, oregano, chili, and cumin.
  • Add the steak, and seal.
  • Place in a baking dish and refrigerate for at least 12 and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove meat from the marinade, pat dry.
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare grill:.
  • Oil the grill surface.
  • Brush the poblanos with oil and grill, turning often, until softened and charred, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover with a plate or plastic wrap to trap the heat. Peel as much skin as possible from the peppers, discard the stems and seeds, and slice into 1/2-inch-wide strips; transfer to the serving dish and keep warm.
  • Brush the onions with oil and grill, turning frequently, until softened and lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes.Transfer to serving dish.
  • Add 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the vegetables and toss to combine.
  • Grill the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice the steak very thinly (against the grain), then chop into small pieces. Serve the steak and vegetables with the guacamole, lime wedges, hot sauce and tortillas.
  • Serve immediately with hot tortillas, lime juice, salsa, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.2, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 835.5, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 43.1

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