STEAK AND
CHICKEN FAJITAS
ACTIVE: 45 min l TOTAL: 1 hr 15 min
SERVES: 6 to 8
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more
for the grill and brushing
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skirt steak, cut into
4- to 6-inch-long pieces
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
breasts
3 bell peppers (assorted colors), halved
lengthwise and seeded
2 large onions, sliced into ½-inch-thick
rounds
12 to 16 small flour tortillas
Shredded Mexican cheese blend,
sour cream, salsa and guacamole,
for serving
- Whisk the vegetable oil, lime zest and
juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander,
brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few
grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Put the
steak in a medium bowl. Place the chicken
between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound
on both sides with the flat side of a meat
mallet or a heavy skillet until ½ inch thick.
Transfer to a separate bowl. Divide the
marinade between the steak and chicken
and toss well. Refrigerate 30 minutes. - Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the
grates. Remove the steak and chicken from the
marinade and season with salt. Grill, covered,
3 to 5 minutes per side for the steak and
6 to 7 minutes per side for the chicken.
Transfer the steak and chicken to a cutting
board and let rest 10 minutes. - Meanwhile, brush the bell peppers and
onions with vegetable oil; season with salt.
Cover and grill, turning, until charred,
6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board.
Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the
grill, flipping once, 5 minutes. Slice the bell
peppers and separate the onions into rings.
Slice the steak and chicken. Serve the meat
and vegetables with the tortillas and assorted
toppings.
friday
june 26
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