Grilled Steak Fajitas Chilis Copycat Recipes

GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS (CHILI'S COPYCAT) RECIPE

Steps:

• Marinade beef and chicken separately. Not together in the same bag. Combine all of the ingredients of the marinade in a mixing bowl, pour out 1/3 of the mixture, and reserve it for later. Add beef or chicken to a large gallon zip lock bag. Pour the marinade over the meat. Seal the bag tightly and chill in the refrigerator in a dish overnight or for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat grill or stovetop grill on high heat.
• Heat a skillet over med/high heat.
• Saute onions and peppers in 1 tbsp of oil for 5 minutes.
• Pour reserved marinade over the mixture over the onions and peppers. Add a pinch of pepper. Saute until onions are translucent and dark on the edges, around 4-5 minutes. Salt to taste. Set aside.
• Ona BBQ grill your meat until a thermometer gives you the correct safe to eat food temperature. About 4-5 minutes per side. Steak is 145˚ with a 5-10 minute rest time, Poultry is 165˚.
• When the meat is done slice it into thin strips against the grain.
• Wrap tortillas in moist paper towels and steam them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Serve immediately with pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and cilantro.
• While meat and onions are cooking heat a separate skillet (cast iron if possible) over high heat. Add meat and onions to the pan and they will sizzle! Serve immediately.

GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Coat both sides of the flank steak with 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper, pressing into the steak. Place in a large freezer bag. Cut both limes in half and squeeze juice into the bag; add chili powder. Make sure all is mixed well and remove the air from the bag. Place in a refrigerator and marinate for about 3 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Season bell pepper and red onion with salt and pepper. Place in a grill pan and set aside.
• Put black beans in a small pot on the stove over medium heat to heat through.
• Cook steak on the preheated grill until browned on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Spray vegetables with cooking spray and place them on the grill. Cook until vegetables begin to caramelize, turning often so they don't burn, and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove steak and vegetables from the grill.
• Slice steak into thin strips. Place beans, steak, vegetables, and Mexican cheese onto the tortillas and serve.

GRILLED STEAK FAIJTAS

Steps:

• Add flank steak to a large plastic ziplock bag. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne to the bag as well. Zip up. Massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
• Preheat the grill to a high heat - about 450 degrees. Place a grill pan or sheet on one side of the grill. Once the steak has marinated, remove and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt on both sides. Add the peppers and onions to a medium bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little bit of pepper.
• Add the pepper to the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add steak on the uncovered side of the grill. Use tongs to toss the peppers. Close the grill. Let the steak cook for about 4 minutes. Use tongs to flip the steak over. Toss the peppers again. If they are charred enough, remove from the grill.
• Cook the steak another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness. (For skirt steak you really want medium-rare to medium which is an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees. It will increase 5 degrees as it rests. Remove the steak and peppers from the grill. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the steak against the grain into thin slices. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

COPYCAT CHILI'S STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger, and water in a non-reactive container or zip-top plastic bag. Mix well then remove 1/4 cup of the sauce and set aside. Add the beef to the container. Turn to coat the beef in the marinade and refrigerate it overnight. When ready to cook the fajitas, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the meat from the marinade and slice it into 1/4-inch strips. Place the meat, bell peppers, and onion on the hot skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is the desired doneness and the vegetables are cooked and charred. Drizzle the meat and veggies with the reserved sauce as needed to keep it from sticking. Serve the steak fajitas with warmed flour tortillas and any desired toppings such as guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, etc.

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.