Barleyovertheborderfajitas Recipes

BARLEY OVER THE BORDER FAJITAS

Steps:

• Slice steak into thin strips.
• Place in gallon storage bag.
• Mix vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, onion powder and salt in small bowl.
• Pour over steak.
• Refrigerate at least one hour, or overnight.
• Soak mesquite chips and wooden skewers in water.
• Cut onions into quarters and place on skewers.
• Cut bell pepper into strips and put on skewers.
• Preheat grill and add mesquite chips.
• Remove steak from bag put on grill.
• Spray or brush olive oil on onions and peppers and place on grill.
• Turn onions and peppers frequently to prevent burning.
• Remove steak when done (8 to 10 minutes per side).
• Serve steak, onions, peppers and salsa on a tortilla.

BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.

BEER MARINADE FOR FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor and whir until it's well mixed (or you can just mix all the ingredients together - it's up to you).
• Marinate fajita strips for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight (I usually do this in a Ziplock bag).
• This is a really versatile recipe, and you can easily add or subtract amounts of the ingredients to suit your tastes - experiment and enjoy! We've used this marinade on chicken, beef, and buffalo.
• Note: make sure to use beer in this recipe that you like, otherwise you might end up with a marinade you don't like the taste of. :)

GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on one side of a gas grill, preheat the grill to high and lightly oil the grates. Alternatively, lightly oil a large grill pan and preheat over high heat and preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat.
• Mix the oil, 2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning, garlic, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl. Place the steaks on a plate and spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture on top, flipping so that both sides are nicely coated, spooning any marinade on the plate back onto the meat. Refrigerate covered for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours if time allows.
• Put the peppers and onions in the large bowl with the remaining marinade and toss to coat evenly.
• Place the steaks on the open side of the grill or on the grill pan and put the vegetables and any oil left in the bowl in the cast-iron skillet.
• Cook the steaks, flipping once halfway through, until cooked through, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until softened and charred in some spots, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning in a small bowl. Wrap the tortillas loosely in foil and grill until warm, about 1 minute per side.
• Thinly slice the steaks and add to the skillet with the vegetables. Top with the butter and quickly stir until melted and incorporated, about 1 minute.
• Cut the remaining lime into wedges. Serve the steak and vegetables with the tortillas, salsa and lime wedges.