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Fajitas Verdes

Cultural Context

Fajitas Verdes, originating from Mexico, are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring grilled meat and sautéed vegetables, often served with fresh tortillas. Traditionally, they celebrate the use of fresh, local ingredients and are a popular choice for gatherings and family meals. In modern cuisine, variations may include different proteins and salsas, making them a versatile favorite across the globe.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and garlic mix
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
3 tomatoes
1/2 onion
2 jalapeños
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
2.5 lbs skirt steak

sour cream

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1

Cut lemon in half and squeeze into a bowl, removing seeds.

2

Squeeze juice from a juicy lime into the bowl.

3

Add 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup pineapple juice to the bowl.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, pepper, and garlic mix to the bowl.

5

Pour in 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the mixture.

7

Whisk the marinade ingredients together.

8

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of oregano to the marinade.

9

Chop 3 tomatoes and add to the marinade.

10

Slice 1/2 onion and add to the marinade.

11

Chop 2 jalapeños and add to the marinade.

12

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the marinade.

13

Chop 1/2 cup of cilantro and 1/2 cup of parsley, then add to the marinade.

14

Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil and pulse the mixture to combine.

15

Trim 2.5 lbs of skirt steak, removing excess membrane and fat.

16

Cut the skirt steak into three sections.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting boardblender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Green FajitasFajitas with Green Sauce
Local Name: Fajitas Verdes

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