Copycat Chili's Loaded Fajitas

Name: Copycat Chili's Loaded Fajitas (Elevated)
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Skirt steak; 1/4 cup Olive oil-extra virgin; 3 tbsp Lime juice-freshly squeezed; 2 tbsp Orange juice-freshly squeezed; 2 tbsp Tequila-blanco; 2 tbsp Chipotle pepper-in adobo sauce, minced; 1.5 tbsp Chili powder-ancho; 1.5 tsp Cumin-ground; 1 tsp Smoked paprika-Spanish; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/2 tsp Oregano-Mexican; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt-kosher; 1/2 tsp Black pepper-freshly ground; 1 Bell pepper-red, sliced; 1 Bell pepper-yellow, sliced; 1 Onion-red, sliced; 1/2 cup Mexican crema; 1 tbsp Lime juice-freshly squeezed; 1/2 tsp Chipotle pepper-in adobo sauce, minced; 2 Tomato-heirloom, diced; 1/2 Onion-white, diced; 1 Jalapeno-seeded and minced; 1/4 cup Cilantro-chopped; 2 tbsp Lime juice-freshly squeezed; 8 Corn tortillas-handmade; 1/4 cup Queso fresco-crumbled

⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥800 cal

Hard

🍽️Mexican

An upscale take on the classic fajitas, utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined cooking technique.

1.5 lbs Skirt steak

1/4 cup Olive oil-extra virgin

3 tbsp Lime juice-freshly squeezed

2 tbsp Orange juice-freshly squeezed

2 tbsp Tequila-blanco

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⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥800 cal

Hard

🍽️Mexican

An upscale take on the classic fajitas, utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined cooking technique.

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Add Skirt Steak and marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Prepare Salsa Fresca by combining all Salsa Fresca ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Prepare Crema by combining all Crema ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot.
Remove Skirt Steak from marinade and sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness.
Let steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Add Vegetables to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or over an open flame.
Serve sliced Skirt Steak and Vegetables with warm tortillas, Crema, Salsa Fresca, and Queso Fresco.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs 680 g Skirt steak
1/4 cup 60 mL Olive oil-extra virgin
3 tbsp 45 mL Lime juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp 30 mL Orange juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp 30 mL Tequila-blanco
2 tbsp 30 mL Chipotle pepper-in adobo sauce, minced
1.5 tbsp 22.5 mL Chili powder-ancho
1.5 tsp 7.5 mL Cumin-ground
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked paprika-Spanish
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Oregano-Mexican
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt-kosher
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper-freshly ground
1 150 g Bell pepper-red, sliced
1 150 g Bell pepper-yellow, sliced
1 100 g Onion-red, sliced
1/2 cup 120 mL Mexican crema
1 tbsp 15 mL Lime juice-freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Chipotle pepper-in adobo sauce, minced
2 300 g Tomato-heirloom, diced
1/2 75 g Onion-white, diced
1 30 g Jalapeno-seeded and minced
1/4 cup 30 mL Cilantro-chopped
2 tbsp 30 mL Lime juice-freshly squeezed
8 N/A Corn tortillas-handmade
1/4 cup 60 mL Queso fresco-crumbled

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or grill pan
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Add Skirt Steak and marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Prepare Salsa Fresca by combining all Salsa Fresca ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Prepare Crema by combining all Crema ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking hot.
Remove Skirt Steak from marinade and sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness.
Let steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Add Vegetables to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or over an open flame.
Serve sliced Skirt Steak and Vegetables with warm tortillas, Crema, Salsa Fresca, and Queso Fresco.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 800

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