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Grilled Steak Fajitas Recipe
Improv Oven Classic Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe that comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 whole flank steak
- For the Steak Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tbs olive oil
- For the Skillet
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 whole tomato, sliced
- 1 half red onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1In a separate bowl, mix together all seasoning ingredients and set aside
- 2On a butcher block or cutting board, beat the flank steak with a meat tenderizer or meat hammer lightly until meat begins to widen and soften. With a kitchen knife cut small incisions against the grain on the surface of the meat to break apart remaining membrane or fat. Most store bought cuts of flank a slightly tough so tenderizing the meat will make it easier to cook and easier to eat.
- 3Add steak to the seasoning bowl and make sure seasoning completely coats the steak with your hands. Set aside for a about 10 minutes.
- 4On a skillet on medium high heat, add olive oil until it begins to smoke, add tomato, peppers, and onions and cook until translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5Add steak to the skillet cooking each side about 5 minutes.
- 6Remove steak from skillet and slice in strips.
- 7Serve together on tortillas
💡 Improv Tip
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