How to Make Fajita Marinade | Allrecipes.com

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a similar flavor.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more affordable citrus alternative.

fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Crush 4 garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife and drop them into a resealable plastic bag.

Add 1/4 cup of lime juice to the bag.

Add 1/3 cup of water to the bag.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bag.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the bag.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bag.

Add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke flavoring to the bag.

Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the bag.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the bag.

Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the meat.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, flipping the bag over occasionally for even marination.

Discard the marinade before cooking the meat.

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