Vegetable And Steak Fajitas With "Killed" Jalapeños

Name: Vegetable And Steak Fajitas With "Killed" Jalapeños
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces flank steak; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 4 cups sliced mushrooms; 2 cups sliced zucchini; 2 cups sliced onion; 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

12 ounces flank steak
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups sliced zucchini
2 cups sliced onion
1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Place beef in freezer.
2
Combine water, juice, and sugar in a bowl. Add jalapenos; toss well.
3
Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Cut beef across grain into thin slices. Add 1 tablespoon oil and beef to pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Saute 3 minutes or until done; remove from pan. Add sliced mushrooms, zucchini, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to pan; saute 4 minutes. Remove from pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; saute 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add beef and mushroom mixture; cook 2 minutes or until heated.
4
Heat corn tortillas according to directions. Place 3 tortillas on each of 4 plates, and top each with 1/3 cup beef mixture. Top evenly with jalapenos and cilantro.

843

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces flank steak, 2 tablespoons hot water, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Vegetable And Steak Fajitas With "Killed" Jalapeños falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!