Seared Steak Pepper Onion Fajitas From Fine Cooking Recipes

STEAK FAJITAS WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, ancho powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
• Put the steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture; seal the bag and rub the spices into the meat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the bell peppers and red onions with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of the remaining 2 limes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and charred around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with olive oil. Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Slice the steak against the grain and season with salt. Serve on the tortillas with the onions and peppers; top with cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

SEARED STEAK, PEPPER & ONION FAJITAS (FROM FINE COOKING)

Steps:

• Combine the salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Rub the steak with the seasoning on both sides.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
• Put the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3 minutes.
• Turn the steak and cook for another 2 minutes (it will be very rare but will cook more later on).
• Take the skillet off the heat, transfer the steak to a cutting board, and cover loosely with foil.
• Return the skillet to medium heat.
• Add the pepper and onion slices and sauté, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 min.
• Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 min.
• Slide the skillet off the heat and stir in the lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
• Cover to keep warm.
• Trim the fat from the side of the steak and cut the steak into thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch) slices.
• Add the slices to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
• Toss until well blended.
• Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro sprigs.

SPICY STEAK FAJITAS - MEXICO

Steps:

• Combine lime juice and flank steak.
• Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet; saute steak 1 minute.
• Add green and red bell peppers, onion, red pepper flakes, chili powder and salt; saute for 3 minutes.
• 3. Spoon into warm flour tortilla.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream and avocado.

SLOW COOKER STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Cut flank steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin strips.
• Combine onion, 1/2 cup salsa, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt in crockpot/slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours.
• Add bell peppers. Cover; cook on LOW 1 hour.
• Serve with flour tortillas and additional salsa.

SIZZLING STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Put skirt steaks in a gallon sized ziploc bag. Add the salt, cumin, garlic and onion powders, chili powder, coriander, black pepper, sherry vinegar, cilantro, lime juice and chipotle pepper in a bowl and mix well. Pour this mixture over the meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or overnight for really yummy flavor.
• Preheat grill (temperature should be high).
• Grill peppers until charred on all sides, turning, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, wrap in tin foil, until cool, then peel.
• Grill the onions until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Unwrap the peppers; scrape off charred skin of pepper with a knife. Scrape out the seeds, and cut into thin inch strips. Cut the onions into pieces.
• Grill skirt steaks to taste (3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare). Slice when done.
• Place the tortillas on grill (15 seconds per side).
• To serve, place steak and vegetables on a tortilla. Add guacamole, sour cream, and salsa on top. Wrap and eat.

CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS BY GEORGE!

Steps:

• Heat up George Foreman grill.
• Slice onions and peppers into thin strips.
• Saute in large frying pan with oil.
• Cut steak or chicken into small strips.
• Cook to your liking in a large pan.
• Put a small amount of meat in tortilla, a small amount of the onion pepper mixture, a sprinkle of cheese, and a dab of salsa.
• Be careful not to overfill!
• Fold in half and place on George Foreman grill.
• Make sure the open side is facing up so your fillings to not run down the incline.
• Cook 3-5 minute.
• or until slightly browned.
• Serve with sour cream, or any other toppings you like.

SEARED STEAK, PEPPER & ONION FAJITAS (FROM FINE COOKING)

Steps:

• Combine the salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub the steak with the seasoning on both sides. Heat the oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Put the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3 minutes. Turn the steak and cook for another 2 minutes (it will be very rare but will cook more later on). Take the skillet off the heat, transfer the steak to a cutting board, and cover loosely with foil. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the pepper and onion slices and sauté, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 min. Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 min. Slide the skillet off the heat and stir in the lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cover to keep warm. Trim the fat from the side of the steak and cut the steak into thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch) slices. Add the slices to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Toss until well blended. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro sprigs.