Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Martha Stewart's Beef Fajitas


1 t. cumin
1/2 t. coriander
salt and pepper
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 2 equal pieces
2 red bell peppers, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
2 T. fresh lime juice
8 flour tortillas
  1. In a small bowl combine the cumin, coriander 2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper.  
  2. Pat steak with paper towels to dry.  Rub steaks with spice mixture.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat.  Add meat pieces to fit into the pan.  Cut if necessary.
  4. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until medium rare.  Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil.  Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, reduce heat to medium.  Add bell peppers, onion and chiles to the skillet.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cook until tender crisp. About 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Add lime juice and stir.
  9. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet.
  10. Thinly slice steaks crosswise and serve with tortillas, bell pepper mixture, sour cream and lime wedges.