Fajitas with beef and tequila
6 servings
35 minutes
Beef and tequila fajitas are a vibrant dish of Mexican cuisine that captivates with its rich flavor and spicy aroma. Its history begins in Texas, where cowboys cooked meat over an open fire, wrapping it in tortillas. The marinade with tequila and lime gives the beef a zesty freshness, while garlic and chili enhance the rich taste. Juicy meat sautéed with onions and bell peppers pairs perfectly with soft warm tortillas. The dish is ideally complemented by guacamole, sour cream, and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Fajitas are not just food but a true gastronomic journey.
1
Mix oil, lime juice, minced garlic and chili, tequila, and a bit of black pepper. Add the sliced meat, stir, cover, and let marinate for a few hours or overnight.
- Olive oil: 185 ml
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Red chili pepper: 3 pieces
- Tequila: 2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Beef: 1 kg
2
Dry the meat and add sliced bell pepper and onion.
- Beef: 1 kg
- Fresh red pepper: 1 piece
- Fresh yellow pepper: 1 piece
- Red onion: 1 head
3
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees. Wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Tortillas: 8 pieces
4
Meanwhile, fry the meat with the vegetables until cooked. Place warm tortillas on plates and add the meat with vegetables in the center. Serve with guacamole, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream.
- Beef: 1 kg
- Fresh red pepper: 1 piece
- Fresh yellow pepper: 1 piece
- Red onion: 1 head