Lupe Tortilla Fajita Recipe
Lupe tortilla fajitas are a traditional Mexican dish made with skirt steak, onions, and bell peppers served with warm tortillas. It is a popular dish found in many Mexican restaurants and homes across the U.S. The combination of flavors creates an unforgettable experience that will make you come back for more!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion
- 2 green onions
- 3 green bell peppers or assorted color bell peppers
- 2 lbs (1 kg) skirt steak
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons tequila
- extra 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the green onions as well and set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil and cumin, stirring to combine. Add in the steak slices and cook until brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or two, stirring to combine everything. Pour in the tequila, lime juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil, stirring to combine everything. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the onion and bell pepper strips, stirring to combine everything. Lower the heat to low-medium and cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through. Serve with warm tortillas, fresh cilantro, guacamole dip, and salsa.
Notes
• You can use any variety of steak for this dish, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin.
• If you’re not a fan of tequila, you can substitute it with white wine.
• To reduce the amount of fat and calories in the dish, opt for leaner cuts of beef and use only 1 tablespoon of oil.
• To make the dish spicier, add some red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce.
