Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas
Elevate your Tex-Mex dinner game with these bold and flavorful Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender flank steak infused with a vibrant marinade of tequila, zesty lime juice, garlic, and smoky spices like cumin and paprika. After soaking up the marinade's rich flavors, the steak is seared to perfection and paired with sautéed bell peppers and onions, creating the ultimate fajita filling. Served warm on soft tortillas and customizable with toppings like creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, and fresh cilantro, these fajitas are a fiesta on your plate. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next gathering, this recipe brings restaurant-quality fajitas straight to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Flank steak
- 0.25 cup Tequila
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 medium Bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 8 small Tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional topping)
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional topping)
Instructions
Prepare the marinade by whisking together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
Place the flank steak into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the steak is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off, and place it in the hot pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness.
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
While the steak rests, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, as per package instructions.
Assemble the fajitas by placing a few slices of beef and a portion of sautéed vegetables on each tortilla. Add optional garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.5 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 5786 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.6 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.6 g | ||
| Protein | 166.2 g | 332% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 582 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 3890 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
