Steak Fajitas with Cilantro Avocado Sauce

This steak is marinated in spices served with charred onions, peppers, and tomatoes and topped with a cilantro avocado sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skirt steak

  • 2 chipotle chiles, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced

  • 3 roma tomatoes, cut in half

  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese

  • 1 avocado

  • 1/2 cup cilantro

  • 3 limes

  • Salt and pepper

  • Tortilla shells

Instructions

  1. In a large container or ziploc bag mix together the chipotle, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, worcestershire, olive oil, salt, pepper and juice of a lime. Add the steak and coat well. Marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Place a cast iron pan or grill basket to the grill and turn heat the grill to high. Add the peppers, onions, and tomatoes to the pan and saute until tender.

  3. Place the steak directly on the grill. Grill for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temp of 135 degrees. Rest for 10 minutes.

  4. While the steak and veggies cook make the cilantro avocado sauce. Add the avocado, cilantro, lime juice and zest, a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.

  5. Thinly slice the steak and serve with the veggies, tortillas, sauce and lime.

Takes 30 minutes (plus 2 hours marinade)

Serves 4

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