SPICY LEFTOVER STEAK FAJITAS

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What to do when you couldn't finish your steak and now your leftovers are sitting in the refrigerator? Here's a tasty solution... this delicious Spicy Leftover Steak Fajitas!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 large leftover grilled steak, cut into thin strips (1/8 - 1/4 inch)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 large red onion, cut into thin strips (lyonnaise cut)
1/2 large red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 large yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 large poblano pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 large jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and minced
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns), or to taste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 c low-sodium beef broth
3-5 dash(es) hot sauce, such as sriracha
1 large lime wedge
flour tortillas, warmed, as needed
1/2 c guacamole, for garnish, or as needed
1/2 c sour cream, for garnish, as needed
1/2 c salsa, for garnish, as needed
1/2 c monterey jack jalapeño cheese, grated, or to taste
1/2 c old cheddar cheese, grated, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Moisten steak with a little water, cover with paper towel and microwave it about 90 seconds. Let it cool and slice it at a diagonal angle real thin.
  • 2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat it; sauté onion and peppers for 1 minute or until slightly tender. Add steak and sauté for another minute. Sprinkle mixture with black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Stir it all together and then add beef broth. Cover and simmer on low until, steak is tender.
  • 3. Warm tortillas in microwave; set aside. Spoon fajita mixture onto the center tortilla and add toppings of your choice; salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese (Mexicana mixed with Habañero), guacamole, etc...
  • 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIl_IF48F0k

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