Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1. Steak (I used sirloin) Around 450 gm, cut into half and thinly sliced across the grain(To make it easier to slice, keep the steak frozen for 1 hr or until slightly firm. )

2. Garlic and onion powder 1/4 tsp each

Chipotle chilly powder / paprika 1 tsp

Pepper powder 1/2 tsp

Cumin powder 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice 1 tsp

Salt To taste

Olive oil / vegetable oil 2 tsp

Combine the steak pieces with all the ingredients numbered 2. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Other ingredients

3. Green bell pepper 1/2 large, sliced

Red bell pepper 1/2 large, sliced

Onion 1/2 medium, sliced

4. Salt To taste

Pepper powder 1/4 tsp

5. Vegetable oil 1 1.5 tbsp

To serve

6. Tortilla 5-8

7.Guacamole 1/2 cup

8.Pico de gallo 1/2 cup

9. Sour cream 1/2 cup

10. Mexican shredded cheese 1/4 1/2 cup (optional)

Method

1. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a wide cast iron skillet / non-stick pan over medium-high heat (do it in 2 batches if you are using medium sized skillet). Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, season with salt and pepper powder and stir-fry for 4 5 minutes until they are browned along the edges. They should be 3/4th cooked but still crunchy. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add t 1 more tbsp oil to the skillet. Add sliced beef and stirfry over high heat for 2 3 minutes until done (do not overcook). Add the cooked bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry everything for a minute. Arrange the beef fajitas immediately on warm tortillas and add all the toppings. Enjoy!

Steak Fajitas