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Peppered Steak Fajitas




Source of Recipe


crisco.com






List of Ingredients



• 2 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  
• 1/3 cup CRISCO Oil
  
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  
• 2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 2 pounds flank steak
  
• 2 onions, peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
  
• 2 -1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  
• 18 flour tortillas
  
• Tomato Lime Salsa:
  
• 1 cup (about 2 medium) seeded, finely chopped tomatoes
  
• 1/3 cup seeded, finely chopped cucumber
  
• 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, or the zest of 1 lime
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 -1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed, at hood
  
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, at hood
  
• Sour Cream
  
• Garnish:
  
• Lime wedges
  






Instructions



1. Prepare grill.
   
2. Stir together Crisco Oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and lime juice in shallow dish.
   
3. Stir together Crisco Oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and lime juice in shallow dish.
   
4. Remove steak from marinade; pat dry and rub with coarsely ground black pepper; sprinkle with salt to taste.
   
5. Grill onions on medium-hot grill, turning occasionally, until tender, about 16 to 20 minutes.
   
6. Add steak to grill after onions have been cooking for about 10 minutes. Cook 6 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
   
7. Transfer to cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting across grain into thin slices.
   
8. Place tortillas directly on grill rack, while steak is resting. Turn once, until puffed slightly and browned in spots, about 1 minute total.
   
9. Tomato Lime Salsa: Place all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well. Let stand for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
   
   
   
10. Serve at room temperature, using slotted spoon to drain excess liquid. Salsa can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
    
11. Serve steak, onions, salsa and sour cream wrapped in tortillas. Garnish with lime wedges.
    






Final Comments


Serves 6