Mesquite Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo Recipes

BEEF FAJITAS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Make pico de gallo: place avocado thru pepper in a bowl; stir in onion thru lime juice; let stand, covered, 2 hours.
• Combine soy sauce & lime juice; use to marinate meat 15 minutes, turning pieces over once.
• Broil or grill meat about 4 inches from heat source 3 minutes (for medium-rare) or to desired doneness.
• Warm tortillas in 325º oven.
• To assemble, top ½ each tortilla w/ meat, pico de gallo and sour cream.

MESQUITE BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• Rinse off beef strips; marinate in Mesquite Marinade for 30 min or more.
• Julienne peppers and onions.
• Add oil to pan and heat.
• Add beef strips and brown 3-4 minutes; add peppers and onions; cook until veggies are softened.
• Remove from heat; serve in warm tortillas with toppings.

GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• In 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag, mix dressing and fajita seasoning. Add beef; seal bag. Turn to coat beef with marinade. Refrigerate 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours, turning occasionally while marinating.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 17 to 20 minutes, turning once, until desired doneness. Remove beef from grill to cutting board or plate; cover with foil. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut beef across grain into very thin slices; serve with warmed tortillas, salsa, cheese, guacamole and lime.

GRILLED MESQUITE BEEF FAJITAS (TEX-MEX)

Steps:

• Clean the skirt or flank steak. Remove as much of the fat and thin film as possible.
• Combine all remaining ingredients.
• Pour over meat and marinate over night (minimum), turning occasionally.
• Arrange coals on along two sides of the grill with a drip pan in the middle.
• Once white around the edges, add mesquite chips. You can soak them first if you want, but it's not necessary.
• Place meat over drip pan and put the cover on the grill.
• Turn meat after 20 minutes or so, and cook for another 10-15 minute Meat should be cooked, but still juicy.
• Let meat rest for 15 minute.
• Cut the meat across the grain into thin strips (1/4-3/8" thick). Be careful here, the grain does not run lengthwise. You should cut each skirt steak into 6" segments, turn each segment 90 degrees then slice. If you don't cut across the grain, the meat will be very tough.
• Serve on hot flour tortillas, topped with your favorite toppings. I prefer spicy guacamole and shredded shard cheddar cheese.