Flavorful Beef and Chicken Fajitas with Onions and Peppers

Flavorful Beef and Chicken Fajitas with Onions and Peppers

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 15 minuten
Cooking Time:20 minuten
Inactive Time 40 minuten
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Ingrediënten

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 14.25-ounce can low-salt beef broth

Fajitas Ingredients:

  • 1 1-pound flank steak
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 2 red bell peppers each cut into 12 wedges
  • 2 green bell peppers each cut into 12 wedges
  • 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion cut into 16 wedges
  • Cooking spray
  • 16 6-inch fat-free flour tortillas
  • 1 cup bottled salsa
  • ¼ cup low-fat sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish

Instructies

Prepare the Marinade:

  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, grated lime rind, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, minced garlic, and low-salt beef broth.
  • Set aside.
  • Marinate the Meat and Vegetables:
  • Trim any excess fat from the flank steak.
  • Score a diamond pattern on both sides of the steak.
  • Place the steak, chicken, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and sweet onion in separate zip-top plastic bags.
  • Divide 1 1/2 cups of the marinade among the bags containing the steak and chicken.
  • Seal the bags and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Pour the remaining marinade into the bag containing the bell peppers and onions.
  • Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

Preheat the Grill:

  • Prepare the grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
  • Grill the Meat and Vegetables:
  • Remove the steak, chicken, and vegetables from their respective bags, discarding the marinade.
  • Place the reserved marinade in a small saucepan and set aside.
  • Place the steak, chicken, and vegetables on the grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill the steak and chicken for about 8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
  • Grill the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Prepare the Tortillas:

  • Wrap the tortillas tightly in foil and place the tortilla packet on the grill rack for the last 2 minutes of grilling time.

Assemble the Fajitas:

  • Bring the reserved marinade to a boil.
  • Cut the steak and chicken diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
  • Place the steak, chicken, and grilled vegetables on a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved marinade.
  • Arrange about 1-ounce steak, 1-ounce chicken, 3 bell pepper wedges, and 1 onion wedge in each tortilla.
  • Top with 1 tablespoon salsa, 1 teaspoon sour cream, and 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro.
  • Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy these flavorful beef and chicken fajitas with onions and peppers, perfect for a festive and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Category Beef / Chicken
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