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Zesty Lime-Marinated Steak Fajitas

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Savory and zesty steak fajitas marinated in lime and spices, served with sautéed peppers and onions.

Ingredients for Zesty Lime-Marinated Steak Fajitas

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Ground Cumin, toasted

tablespoons

Chile Powder, chipotle or ancho

teaspoons

Salt

teaspoons

Skirt Steak

0 lb

Lime Zest, from 1 lime

teaspoons

Garlic, minced

cloves

Onion, red or yellow, halved and sliced

each

Bell Pepper, red, orange, yellow, green, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick

each

Jalapeño Chiles, minced

each

Flour Tortillas, large

each

Canola Oil

teaspoons

Romaine Heart, cut crosswise into 1-inch wide pieces

each

Salsa Fresca

to taste

Queso Fresco, for sprinkling

to taste

How to Make Zesty Lime-Marinated Steak Fajitas

1. Prepare Spice Rub and Marinate Steak

Mix 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, chile powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Score the steak with crosshatched incisions. Rub the spice mixture over the steak. Place in a resealable bag. Combine lime zest and juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the minced garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this marinade. Pour the rest over the steak in the bag. Refrigerate 4-24 hours, massaging occasionally.

2. Cook Vegetables

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté onions until soft (4-5 minutes). Add peppers and chile; cook until they soften (3 minutes). Reduce heat; add remaining garlic, cumin, and season. Cook until caramelized (5-8 minutes). Deglaze with reserved marinade; add half the cilantro.

3. Warm Tortillas

Encase tortillas in foil; warm in a low oven or microwave.

4. Cook Steak

Remove steak from marinade; pat dry. In a skillet or on a grill, cook steak 3-4 minutes each side for medium-rare. Rest for 10 minutes; slice across the grain.

5. Serve

Place lettuce on a platter, add steak, drizzle with juices, and top with cilantro. Serve with vegetables, warm tortillas, salsa, and queso fresco.

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