Sunny Anderson's Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri and Drunken Peppers

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 1 hr 55 min
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Inactive: 1 hr 10 min
  • Cook: 25 min
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Ingredients

1 bunch fresh parsley

1 bunch fresh cilantro

1 to 2 cloves garlic

1 large red onion, halved and sliced

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound chuck or top round steak (London broil)

3 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into strips

1/4 cup lager beer

8 8-inch flour tortillas

Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine the parsley and cilantro (leaves and stems), garlic, half of the sliced onion, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor; blend into a thick and smooth chimichurri sauce. Pierce both sides of the steak with a fork several times; place in a resealable plastic bag and add half of the sauce. Seal the bag and turn to coat the steak; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and reserve the remaining sauce.
  2. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Remove the steak from the bag (discard the bag of sauce); season with salt and pepper and grill until medium-rare, about 6 minutes per side. Let rest, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and the remaining sliced onion half; season with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables are softened and caramelized around the edges, about 8 minutes. Add the beer, cover and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Warm the tortillas on the grill. Thinly slice the steak on the bias; divide among the tortillas along with the peppers and onions. Thin the reserved chimichurri sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice; drizzle over the fajitas. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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froglover2ru

This is delicious and my go to recipe for summer entertaining, although it is good anytime. Even the picky eaters love it and have never guessed there is cilantro. I mix a double batch of the marinade making separate bags for steak and chicken. I’ve also used shrimp with a shorter marinade. It’s tricky to attend to your guests and the meal when you live alone, but with this recipe, most of the work is done before company arrives. Add more olive oil and use as a salad dressing or sauté with potatoes or other vegetables. Yum! Outstanding and versatile!

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