Texas Beef Council

Margarita Fajitas Tex-Mex & Southwest

Servings
   Serves 6-8

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Refrigerate
   6 hours to overnight

Cook Time
   10-15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling

Beef Type
   Flank


Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. beef skirt steak
  • juice of 3 small limes
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. tequila
  • 2 large poblano peppers, seeded and halved
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and halved
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and halved
  • 2 medium white onions, cut into wedges
  • 12 flour tortillas

Instructions

Combine lime juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and tequila. Add sliced peppers, onion, and skirt steak. Marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight.

Wrap tortillas in foil and place on outer edge of grill to warm, turning once.

Place marinated steaks, peppers and onions on grill 4-6 inches over medium-hot coals. Cook for 10-12 minutes uncovered or 8 minutes with grill covered turning once.

Remove steak from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing at an angle, across the grain, into 1/4-inch thick strips. Cut the peppers into strips.

Arrange carved steak, peppers and onion on a platter. Serve with warm tortillas.

Suggestions

Serve with assorted condiments such as shredded cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Tips from Our Cook

Fajitas are a participatory meal! Let your guests assemble their own fajita by wrapping some of the steak, peppers, and onions along with their choice of condiments into a tortilla.