Beef fajitas with lime and beer marinade
- Preparation 20 min
- Refrigeration 1 h
- Cooking 10 min
- Servings 4
- Freezing I do not suggest
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Ingredients for the marinade
- 1.5 lb beef flap, cut into thin strips against the grain
- 1/4 cup Honey Brown beer by Sleeman
- The juice of 2 limes
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper from the mill
Ingredients for the fajitas spices
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Ingredients for the rest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
- 1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 green pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 yellow pepper, cut into strips
- 4 large tortillas
- Sour cream
- Grated cheese
- Lettuce
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Preparation
- Place the beef in a large airtight dish and add all the ingredients for the marinade. Season with salt and pepper and close the dish. Shake vigorously. Reserve in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the fajitas spices and mix. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil followed by onion and peppers. Add 1 teaspoon fajitas spice mixture, pepper to taste and toss. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Drain the meat and add to the skillet with the remaining fajita spices. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until meat is cooked. Place in the tortillas and garnish with sour cream, lettuce and cheese to taste !!!