Classic Fajitas

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Try this easy and delicious Mexican fajitas recipe! In just a few minutes, you’ll be able to enjoy a restaurant-worthy dish

    Classic Fajitas

    Ingredients

    • beef Flank or Skirt Steak
    • 2 onions
    • 2 green bell peppers
    • 12 flour tortillas
    • Salt and pepper
    • guacamole
    • Marinade:
    • 1 package fajita seasoning mix
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

    Method

    1
    1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn Steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
    2. Remove Steak from marinade and place Steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onions and bell peppers around Steak.
    3. Grill Flank Steak, covered, 11 to 16 minutes for medium rare (60°C) to medium (70°C) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill vegetables 13 to 16 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
    4. Carve Flank Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Cut bell peppers into strips; coarsely chop onions. Place Steak slices on tortillas; top with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with guacamole, if desired and enjoy!
    No. Servings: 6

    Cooking time: 45 Minutes