Recipe

Desperation Fajitas Recipe

	Notyourmomma / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago Had a freezer quit and when handed a big chunk of top loin, what to you do? Slice, dice, marinate and tomorrow's dinner is in the "bag" Prep:1660m Cook:15m Servings:6	Notyourmomm
	garlicy cilantro marinated beef strips

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Ingredients

Marinade:

1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup of dry sherry

1/4 cup of mild oil

4 teaspoons dried oregano

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

5 garlic cloves, minced

Fajita fixin's:

1 to 1 1/2 lb. piece of top loin, cut into strips, trimmed of all fat

1 large red onion, cut vertically to separate into strips (mimic the shape of the other veggies)

Cooking spray or scant tbsp of mild vegetable oil

1 cup red bell pepper strips

1 cup julienne-cut yellow squash

1 cup julienne-cut zucchini

6 (10-inch) flour tortillas

2 cups chopped tomato (concasse~peeled, seeded, diced)

2 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream

Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Prepare the marinade by combining cilantro lime juice, sherry, oil, oregano, cumin, fresh garlic, salt and peppers.

Whisk well..

Combine the prepped marinade, slivered red onion pieces, and steak in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal.

Marinate in refrigerator for at least one hour, up to overnight turning occasionally.

Remove steak and onion mixture from bag; discard marinade.

Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.

*I use my wok or my largest cast iron skillet, depending on how much I'm preparing*

Add the steak mixture, and stir-fry 5 minutes for med rare.

Place the steak mixture in a large bowl, and keep warm with a foil tent.

Add bell pepper, squash, zucchini, with a splash of oil to skillet; stir-fry another 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add to steak mixture; toss gently.

Warm tortillas according to package directions.

Fill tortillas with hot beef/veggie mix.

Top with chopped tomatoes and a spoonful of sour cream.

Add cilantro if desired.

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Comments

rosemaryblue 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Oh, boy, what a recipe! Does it ever sound wonderful! Just love it. :)

vikirose13 1 year, 6 months ago said:
How creative! This sounds like a keeper.
Thanks, Viktoria

sparow64 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Absolutely fabulous, dahling! Necessity is the mother of invention, huh? You done good!

krumkake 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Ahhh - desperation, paired with a desire to not waste food, requires us to use our imagination when circumstances demand it...I will repeat what I see sparow said - "You done GOOD!!!". I've never tried using top loin for fajitas, but what an excellent idea - it's juicy and flavorful and tender...I have to try this. Thanks for another one of your "creative mood" recipes, notcho - I always love them!

trigger 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Delicious and unique Fajitas You have my 5 fork rating

lasaf 1 year, 4 months ago said:
The heck with tacos. I'm making these for my boys. (Husband and 22 year old twins, they'll always be my boys). Thank you for the great recipe. L.

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