Steak Fajitas
- 1 small jalapeno chile
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 to 6 ounces sirloin steak
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Cheddar
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- To prepare the steak: Cut the jalapeno in half and remove the seeds.
- Finely dice the jalapeno and place it in a bowl.
- Smash the garlic clove by placing it on a cutting board, laying the blade of a large knife flat on top of the garlic, and pressing the knife with the heel of your hand.
- Remove the papery skin and finely chop the garlic.
- Add the garlic and olive oil to the jalapeno and stir well.
- Cut the steak into thin strips, add them to the jalapeno and garlic, and toss the strips until they are completely coated.
- To prepare the fajitas: Peel the onion, cut it into 1/4-inch-thick rings, and cut each ring in half.
- Remove the seeds and ribs from the red bell pepper and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
- Place the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the meat mixture.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until the steak reaches the desired doneness.
- Place a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high heat for 15 seconds, or until the tortilla is warm.
- Arrange one-third of the meat slices down the center of the tortilla.
- Place one-third of the onion, pepper, and cheese over the meat and top with some of the salsa and sour cream.
- Fold the tortilla to cup the filling taco-style.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
- Marinating is a way to add flavor to meats or to tenderize tougher cuts of meat.
- This recipe uses sirloin, a tender cut of meat, so the marinade is used just to add flavor.
- Some marinades have a lot of flavor and also make great sauces.
- Just remember that if the marinade has touched raw meat, before you use it as a sauce it needs to be boiled for a couple of minutes to kill any bacteria it may have picked up from the meat.
- Warning!
- Be careful when working with jalapenosonce the juice gets on your hands it is hard to get off.
- I usually wear disposable rubber gloves when cutting them, but if you dont have any, make sure to wash your hands several times after handling them.
- Be especially careful not to touch your eyes when handling jalapenos, or you will experience a new adventure in pain.
jalapeno chile, clove garlic, olive oil, onion, red, olive oil, flour tortillas, cheddar, salsa, sour cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steak-fajitas-380048 (may not work)