Skirt Steak Fajitas

Submitted by ellie_

"Thought this was a great way to use skirt steak. The steaks have to marinate overnight (time not included in prep time). Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 1986)."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs skirt steaks, tenderized and trimmed
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

• For the salsa

• 4 tomatoes, peeled
• 2 jalapeno peppers, roasted and peeled
• 1⁄2 onion, quartered
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Optional garnishes

• guacamole (My recipe for Guacamole Guacamole or your favorite)
• sour cream
• sliced black olives

directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients (pepper - cayenne pepper) in a small cup and then rub over steaks. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Prepare barbecue.
3. Grill steaks to desired degree of doneness (about 5 minutes per side).
4. Slice steaks across grain into thin strips and serve with tortillas, salsa (recipe below) and your favorite garnishes.
5. To make salsa: combine salsa ingrediens (tomatoes - salt) in a food processor and chop into finely chopped. Refrigerate at least 2 hours in a covered container.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

The seasoning is perfect on the meat and the heat of the salsa compliments the meat well. We grilled some multi-colored peppers to go with the meat and served this with flour tortillas, <a href="/143109">Spanish Rice</a> and <a href="/23705">Light Refried Black Beans</a>.