Beef Fajita Stir Fry Mark Bittman Recipes

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• Flatten flank steak slightly with a meat mallet. Rub shichimi togarashi into both sides of steak, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Combine orange juice, soy sauce, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest together in a resealable plastic bag. Remove flank steak from plastic wrap and place the steak in the resealable plastic bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade and pour marinade into a small bowl.
• Cook steak on the preheated grill, basting with the marinade every 5 minutes, until it starts to firm and is seared on the outside and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
• Cut steak in half lengthwise and cut across the grain into thin slices.
• Whisk cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin together in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and red bell pepper in hot oil until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sliced steak, chili powder mixture, and water to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens and meat is glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.

BEEF FAJITA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat. Quickly sear sirloin steak until rare, 1 - 2 minutes; remove from skillet.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Add red bell pepper strips, onion, and garlic; stir-fry until just soft, about 3 minutes. Season with oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Return the meat to the pan along with broken tortilla chips and crumbled queso fresco. Toss until the chips are well coated. Serve with salsa, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole.

FAJITA STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut beef into 1" strips 1/8" thick.
• Place skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 T oil and stir fry meat until browned(1 1/2 to 2 minutes).
• Transfer meat to bowl.
• Add 1 T oil to skillet and add garlic, onion, and green pepper.
• Stir fry until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
• Stir together cumin, lime juice and cornstarch, then add to skillet.
• Return meat to pan and stir fry until mixture is hot and bubbles.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Serve in tortillas with garnishments.

STIR FRIED BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish or zip-top freezer bag; add steak. Cover or seal and let stand 30 minutes.
• Remove steak from marinade; discarding marinade.
• Pat beef dry with paper towels.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; add beef, and stir fry 3 minutes.
• Remove beef from skillet with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and onion; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir fry 6 minutes or until tender.
• Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap. Microwave on high 20 seconds.
• Spoon beef and vegetable mixtures evenly over tortillas; add desired toppings, and roll up. Serve immediately.