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To prepare the steak: Cut the jalapeno in half and remove the seeds.
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Finely dice the jalapeno and place it in a bowl.
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Smash the garlic clove by placing it on a cutting board, laying the blade of a large knife flat on top of the garlic, and pressing the knife with the heel of your hand.
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Remove the papery skin and finely chop the garlic.
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Add the garlic and olive oil to the jalapeno and stir well.
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Cut the steak into thin strips, add them to the jalapeno and garlic, and toss the strips until they are completely coated.
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To prepare the fajitas: Peel the onion, cut it into 1/4-inch-thick rings, and cut each ring in half.
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Remove the seeds and ribs from the red bell pepper and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
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Place the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
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Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the meat mixture.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until the steak reaches the desired doneness.
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Place a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high heat for 15 seconds, or until the tortilla is warm.
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Arrange one-third of the meat slices down the center of the tortilla.
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Place one-third of the onion, pepper, and cheese over the meat and top with some of the salsa and sour cream.
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Fold the tortilla to cup the filling taco-style.
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Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
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Marinating is a way to add flavor to meats or to tenderize tougher cuts of meat.
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This recipe uses sirloin, a tender cut of meat, so the marinade is used just to add flavor.
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Some marinades have a lot of flavor and also make great sauces.
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Just remember that if the marinade has touched raw meat, before you use it as a sauce it needs to be boiled for a couple of minutes to kill any bacteria it may have picked up from the meat.
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Warning!
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Be careful when working with jalapenosonce the juice gets on your hands it is hard to get off.
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I usually wear disposable rubber gloves when cutting them, but if you dont have any, make sure to wash your hands several times after handling them.
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Be especially careful not to touch your eyes when handling jalapenos, or you will experience a new adventure in pain.
