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Fajita with sweet and spicy steak, onions and bell peppers

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Ingredients:

    Sweet and spicy marinade

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup torn cilantro
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 6 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded
  • 1 flank steak weighing 700 g.

    Pepper and onion

  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2cm thick strips.
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 2cm thick strips.
  • 2 large red onions, thickly sliced
  • 3 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • Warm tortillas
  • ToppingsGuacamole, sour cream, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeño, pico de gallo, crumbled cotija cheese

Preparation:

  1. Sweet and spicy marinade:

    In a food processor, combine the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapeño, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and pulse until pureed. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the steak, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  2. Peppers with onions:

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the peppers and onions in a bowl with olive oil, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the pepper and onion mixture to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the edges are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Grill the steak until golden brown, 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and slice thinly.
  4. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 512, Total Fat 33g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 805mg, Sugars 16g.

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