Bella Asada Fajitas Recipes

MIX AND MATCH FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, green onions, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add in whatever protein you are using and toss to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour no matter the protein. If using steak, chicken or tofu, you can marinate for up to overnight. If using shrimp, stick to 1 hour.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the protein from the marinade and cook to your liking. If you'd like, you can also cook the protein on a barbecue. Allow the protein to rest while you cook the vegetables.
• For the veggies, add the peppers and onions into the hot skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly charred and tender, adding a little olive oil if needed.
• Thinly slice the chicken or beef, if using, and nestle everything into the hot skillet to serve alongside the flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
• Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and stir in the water and canola oil. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Set the dough aside to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 10 to 12 equal balls and roll out into a very thin round on a lightly floured surface.
• Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook the tortillas until a few golden marks form, about 1 minute per side.
• Keep the tortillas warm in a clean kitchen towel before serving.

CARNE ASADA FAJITAS

Steps:

• Make the guacamole: scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl; add the remaining guacamole ingredients; stir with a fork until combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
• Make the rub: in a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients.
• Lightly brush or spray the flank steak on both sides with oil; season steak evenly with the rub.
• Let steak stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
• Lightly brush or spray the onion and bell peppers on both sides with oil.
• Grill over direct medium heat until tender, turning once; the onion will take 8-10 minutes and the bell peppers will take 6-8 minutes.
• Cut the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
• Grill the flank steak over direct high heat until cooked to desired doneness, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once.
• Remove from grill and let rest 3-5 minutes.
• Wrap the tortillas in a foil package; grill the package over direct medium heat to warm the tortillas, 2-3 minutes, turning once.
• To serve: cut the flank steak against the grain into ¼ inch slices.
• Place the warm tortillas, sliced, meat, onions, peppers, and guacamole in separate serving dishes.
• Let each person make their own fajita by placing the fillings down the center of each tortilla and adding Tabasco to taste; wrap and serve warm.