Chipotle Skirt Steak Fajitas Wavocado Corn Salsa Recipes

CHIPOTLE SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS W/AVOCADO CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place skirt steak in a zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and squeeze to distribute marinade; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
• To make the salsa: Combine all of the ingredients except the avocado and cilantro in a bowl. Toss to distribute ingredients. Adjust seasoning. (Salsa may be made in advance to this point; cover and refrigerate). Before serving add avocado and cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
• Remove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Discard marinade. Grill steak over direct high heat, turning once, until desired doneness, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare or 6 about minutes for rare. Transfer to cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Cut against the grain in thin strips.
• To assemble fajitas: Warm tortillias (stovetop, microwave or oven method) spoon Avocado Corn Salsa over a tortilla. Top with a few steak strips.
• Garnish with cheese, tomato salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• For salsa, place first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand until serving., Sprinkle steak with the remaining cumin and salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until crisp-tender. Slice steak thinly across the grain; serve in tortillas with onion and salsa. If desired, serve with avocado and lime wedges.

CHIPOTLE STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In work bowl of a food processor, combine garlic and chilies; pulse to form a chunky paste.
• Add lime juice, oregano, chili powder, beer and olive oil. Pulse to combine.
• Place steak in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic bag. Add marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Heat grill to medium-high. Brush excess marinade from steak and season well with salt and pepper. Grill until medium-rare to medium. Set aside and let rest, covered loosely with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat pan.
• When oil is hot, add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook quickly, stirring constantly, until vegetables are just softened and starting to brown. Remove from heat.
• Cut steak into thin slices across grain. Top with peppers and onion.
• Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.