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Modern Fajitas

Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlChili powder
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced garlic
1 teaspoon 5mlCocoa powder
  Cayenne pepper - to taste
2 teaspoons 10mlSalt
2 tablespoons 30mlTomato paste
1/2 cup 118mlTequila
1 1/2 lbs 681g / 24ozFlank steak
  Tortillas
  Guacamole
  Chopped tomatoes
  Salsa
  Chopped onions
  Refried beans
  Cilantro

Recipe Instructions

TO MAKE THE MARINADE, combine chili powder, garlic, cocoa powder, cayenne, salt, tomato paste and tequila in a blender or food processor and blend. Pour over the steak, mix everything to coat the steak well, cover and set in the refrigerator overnight. Light a grill.

When the coals are white, carefully place the meat on the grill and cook to desired doneness. Place the grilled steak on a cutting board and slice diagonally across the grain into strips 1/2-inch thick. At the same time, warm the tortillas on the grill, turning once. Place tortillas in a covered bowl to stay warm.

Place meat in a serving dish. Accompany with guacamole, chopped tomatoes, salsa, onions, refried beans and cilantro.

Source:
Gourmet May 1992

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