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Modern Fajitas

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Meat
Courses: Marinades
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlChile powder
1 tablespoon 15mlGarlic - minced
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
  Tomatoes - chopped
  Salsa
  Onions - chopped
  Cilantro

Recipe Instructions

To make the marinade , combine chile 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" 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, and cilantro.

Source:
Recipe from Josefina Howard, Proprietor; Rosa Mexicano; 1063

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