Texas Ranch-Style Fajitas Source: Braniff Destination, October 1986 – An American Folklife Cookbook, by Joan Nathan 4 pounds skirt steak, or, if unavailable, flank steakJuice of 8 to 12 Mexican limes2 cloves garlic, chopped2 onions, sliced2 serrano chile peppers, minced1 handful fresh coriander, stems removed and leaves choppedSalt to taste Trim off the excess fat [...]

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Planet Hollywood Fajitas Source: Chef Donald Selmer – Planet Hollywood 1 ounce olive oil8 ounces chicken or beef4 ounces red onions1 ounce red pepper1 ounce green pepperPinch of cilantroPinch of green onion1 1/2 ounces haba?ero butter Start with a hot saut? pan. Add olive oil to pan. Add meat to the pan. Place red onions, [...]

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Tex-Mex Fajitas Fajitas are pure Tex-Mex food. They originated along the Rio Grande River on the Texas-Mexico border and were eaten by cattle wranglers. The skirt steak is the traditional cut used and was reserved primarily for the chief cowboy. Other cuts of beef can be substituted, such as flank steak or sirloin, but the [...]

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Ernesto’s Mexican Food Shrimp Fajitas Source: Alex Estrada, Ernesto’s Mexican Food, Sacramento, California 6 plump jumbo shrimp 1 tablespoon butter Pinch garlic Pinch pepper Pinch salt 6 slices red pepper 6 slices green pepper 6 slices onion Few slices mushroom Few slices zucchini Few slices carrots 1 ounce cooking wine Place butter in a saut? [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Fajitas 1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch thick slices1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch thick slices1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut into wedges1 bunch (6) scallions1/3 cup Southwestern Butter Baste8 (6-inch) flour tortillas8 small lettuce leaves2 cups shredded Monterey jack with hot peppers Lightly brush rack of outdoor grill or [...]

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Fancy Fajitas Source: Braniff Destination, October 1986 – Cooking Texas Style, by Candy Wagner and Sandra Marquez 1 cup red wine1/2 cup oil1/2 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon whole peppercorns2 1/2 pounds skirt steak12 flour tortillasFresh Mexican SalsaGuacamole Combine wine, oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, basil and [...]

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Sizzling Fajitas Marinade Sauce1/4 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 teaspoon white pepper Fajitas1 (2 pound) steak or bottom sirloin, all fat removed2 cups green bell pepper, julienne2 cups Spanish onion, julienne2 tomatoes, each cut into 6 pieces1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon Lawry’s salt1 lemon, cut into sixths8 to [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Fajitas 1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut into wedges1 bunch (6) scallions1/3 cup Southwestern Butter Baste8 (6-inch) flour tortillas8 small lettuce leaves2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese with hot peppers Lightly brush rack of outdoor grill [...]

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Barbecue Fajitas 1 tomato, chopped1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons green chiles, drained3/4 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons tequila1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 pounds flank steakFlour tortillasSour cream Combine tomatoes, onions, peppers and chiles; mix well. Chill. Combine barbecue sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, tequila and cumin; [...]

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Fabulous Fajitas 1 (1 1/2 pound) boneless sirloin steak, cut thin strips2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon season salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 large green bell pepper, julienned1 large onion, julienned6 to 8 (7-inch) flour tortillasShredded Cheddar cheeseSalsa, lettuce and tomatoes (optional) [...]

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