Vegatable and Steak Fajitas with “Killed” Jalapenos

(from dswaak’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Meat

Ingredients

  • 12 oz flank steak
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 4 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 2 cups sliced onion
  • 1-1/2 cups red bell pepper strips
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Place beef in freezer

  2. Combine water, juice, and sugar in a bowl. Add jalapenos; toss well.

  3. Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Add 1 Tbsp oil and beef to pan; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute 3 minutes or until done; remove from pan. Add sliced mushrooms, zucchini, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to pan; saute 4 minutes. Remove from pan. Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; saute 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beef and mushroom mixture, cook 2 minutes or until heated.

  4. Heat corn tortillas according to directions. Place 3 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and top each with 1/3 cup beef mixture. Top evenly with jalapenos and cilantro.

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