- Calories 361
- Fat 13.5g
- Satfat 2.8g
- Monofat 6.6g
- Polyfat 1.8g
- Protein 25.6g
- Carbohydrate 39.1g
- Fiber 6.1g
- Cholesterol 28mg
- Iron 2.3mg
- Sodium 455mg
- Calcium 77mg
Vegetable and Steak Fajitas with "Killed" Jalapeños
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr
Fajitas can be a little boring, don't you think? Not when they're topped with these lime-softened jalapeños. If you like a big burst of lime, drain but don't rinse the chiles before garnishing. Placing the steak briefly in the freezer firms it up, making it easier to slice thinly.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place beef in freezer.
Step 2
Combine water, juice, and sugar in a bowl. Add jalapeños; toss well.
Step 3
Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Add 1 tablespoon oil and beef to pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté 3 minutes or until done; remove from pan. Add sliced mushrooms, zucchini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Remove from pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; sauté 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beef and mushroom mixture; cook 2 minutes or until heated.
Step 4
Heat corn tortillas according to directions. Place 3 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and top each with 1/3 cup beef mixture. Top evenly with jalapeños and cilantro.
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allisonjessee's Review
We thought this was good! I agree with another reviewer that the steak needed a little more flavor. Before I cut and cooked it, I applied a rub, but it still wasn't very flavorful. A marinade might be nice to add more flavor and make it a little more tender. I was amazed at how much the jalapenos mellowed; they added a nice lime flavor and crunch (and not much heat). Overall, this was good, and we'll make it again.
cmwilliams310's Review
The idea is great, but I wanted more flavor depth. I would grill the flank steak whole, then slice and add at the end as suggested. I would also season the meat more next time. I have a recipe that involves scoring the flank steak a day before and spreading with a paste of lime juice, shredded lime rind, just a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Might suggest that...
radler486's Review
Great recipe, very tasty. I'm not a mushroom person so I just increased the zucchini and peppers. I love Mexican food on July 4th so I might make this recipe for my family to celebrate.
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