Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas

Elevate your Tex-Mex dinner game with these bold and flavorful Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas! This crowd-pleasing recipe features tender flank steak infused with a vibrant marinade of tequila, zesty lime juice, garlic, and smoky spices like cumin and paprika. After soaking up the marinade's rich flavors, the steak is seared to perfection and paired with sautéed bell peppers and onions, creating the ultimate fajita filling. Served warm on soft tortillas and customizable with toppings like creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, and fresh cilantro, these fajitas are a fiesta on your plate. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next gathering, this recipe brings restaurant-quality fajitas straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Flank steak
• 0.25 cup Tequila
• 0.25 cup Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 3 medium Bell peppers (any color), sliced
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 8 small Tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional topping)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the marinade by whisking together tequila, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

Place the flank steak into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the steak is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off, and place it in the hot pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness.

Step 4

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Step 5

While the steak rests, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 6

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, as per package instructions.

Step 7

Assemble the fajitas by placing a few slices of beef and a portion of sautéed vegetables on each tortilla. Add optional garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Tequila Marinated Beef Fajitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1859.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3095.5

Total Fat 150.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 472.8mg	0%
Sodium 5785.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.3g	0%
Total Sugars 57.6g
Protein 166.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 581.6mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 3890.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 31.4%