FIRST TIME COOKING FAJITAS FROM SCRATCH

[Hawging It]

Well it was a hit! Very pleased. Homemade re-fried beans and Guacamole. Flank steak was juicy and flavorful. We loved it. Looks like a new style of cooking for me.

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[smokinbarrles]

looks great! i have trouble getting flank steak right, yours looks perfect.

 

[Hawging It]

Tender, flavorful and juicy. Marinated overnight. Seared on HOT! fire. Got lucky I guess for the first time. Very simple marinade. I wouldn't change a thing.
FLANK STEAK MARINADE

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup honey

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 T garlic powder

2 tsp ginger

1 cup soy sauce

MARINATE OVERNIGHT

 

[fivetricks]

Looks awesome! I have trouble paying 10 or more per lb for flank lol

 

[chef jimmyj]

Some great looking Fajitas you got there. Ilove Fajitas. Beef, Venison, Chicken and especially SHRIMP! Only issue is my Crew is not crazy about the Peppers and Onions. They will load up a Tortilla with Steak and add some Cheese and Salsa. I need a Minimum of 4 pounds (2ea) of Flank Steak to make a meal. Gets real expensive with the crazy price of Flank or Skirt Steak. We actually have Shrimp Fajitas more often as Shrimp can be had on Sale much more frequently!...JJ

 

[smokinbarrles]

Some great looking Fajitas you got there. Ilove Fajitas. Beef, Venison, Chicken and especially SHRIMP! Only issue is my Crew is not crazy about the Peppers and Onions. They will load up a Tortilla with Steak and add some Cheese and Salsa. I need a Minimum of 4 pounds (2ea) of Flank Steak to make a meal. Gets real expensive with the crazy price of Flank or Skirt Steak. We actually have Shrimp Fajitas more often as Shrimp can be had on Sale much more frequently!...JJ

You cant go wrong with shrimp! I do shrimp tacos all the time, but its my green sauce that makes it!

 

[Hawging It]

Looks awesome! I have trouble paying 10 or more per lb for flank lol

I agree. Got from my go to butcher. 8 bucks for almost 2 pounds. ZERO GRISTLE.

 

[Hawging It]

Some great looking Fajitas you got there. Ilove Fajitas. Beef, Venison, Chicken and especially SHRIMP! Only issue is my Crew is not crazy about the Peppers and Onions. They will load up a Tortilla with Steak and add some Cheese and Salsa. I need a Minimum of 4 pounds (2ea) of Flank Steak to make a meal. Gets real expensive with the crazy price of Flank or Skirt Steak. We actually have Shrimp Fajitas more often as Shrimp can be had on Sale much more frequently!...JJ

I agree. Hard to believe that cut is so expensive. Years ago it was thrown out! Love shrimp too. May do a combo steak and shrimp next time.

 

[chilerelleno]

Beautiful meal, very nice!
I just ate a Caesar salad and 15 hot wings, but I'd load a plate of that.
Your guacamole looks deliciouly tempting.

You're pressing all my buttons and getting me fired up... Hell yeah!
Like!

 

[Hawging It]

Beautiful meal, very nice!
I just ate a Caesar salad and 15 hot wings, but I'd load a plate of that.
Your guacamole looks deliciouly tempting.

You're pressing all my buttons and getting me fired up... Hell yeah!
Like!

Thanks Chile! It was real tasty!!

 

[chef jimmyj]

Try Shrimp, Mex Chorizo and Diced Potatoes. Had that in a real deal Mexican run joint in Apple Country, Adams County PA...JJ

I agree. Hard to believe that cut is so expensive. Years ago it was thrown out! Love shrimp too. May do a combo steak and shrimp next time.

 

[Preacher Man]

That looks delicioso! A meal like that and you don't even have to add in any sweet talking.

If you have the ability, give your flank a good dose of cold smoke before searing next time.

Nice touch on the cast iron.

 

[Preacher Man]

...but its my green sauce that makes it!

I'm listening.

Just how is this green sauce made?

 

[Hawging It]

That looks delicioso! A meal like that and you don't even have to add in any sweet talking.

If you have the ability, give your flank a good dose of cold smoke before searing next time.

Nice touch on the cast iron.

Sounds interesting. I will try that cold smoke technique. Thanks

 

[smokinbarrles]

I'm listening.

Just how is this green sauce made?

nothing too fancy...

equal parts mayo, sour cream, and milk. (less milk for a little thicker sauce) when i make it i do about 1/2 cup each
2 bunches of cilantro leaves
lemon juice
2 bulbs garlic
1 to 2 habenero peppers depending on taste
1/2 to 1 packet of ranch seasoning ( i dont measure, id add half and taste, and add more if needed)
blend it all up and let it thicken some in the fridge


like i said nothing fancy but darn good on tacos or for a dip.

 

[smokinbarrles]

nothing too fancy...

equal parts mayo, sour cream, and milk. (less milk for a little thicker sauce) when i make it i do about 1/2 cup each
2 bunches of cilantro leaves
lemon juice
2 bulbs garlic
1 to 2 habenero peppers depending on taste
1/2 to 1 packet of ranch seasoning ( i dont measure, id add half and taste, and add more if needed)
blend it all up and let it thicken some in the fridge


like i said nothing fancy but darn good on tacos or for a dip.

assuming you are not a "cilantro taste like soap guy" Preacher Man

 

[Preacher Man]

nothing too fancy...

equal parts mayo, sour cream, and milk. (less milk for a little thicker sauce) when i make it i do about 1/2 cup each
2 bunches of cilantro leaves
lemon juice
2 bulbs garlic
1 to 2 habenero peppers depending on taste
1/2 to 1 packet of ranch seasoning ( i dont measure, id add half and taste, and add more if needed)
blend it all up and let it thicken some in the fridge


like i said nothing fancy but darn good on tacos or for a dip.

Sounds delicious! I'll be giving this a try this weekend.

 

[smokinbarrles]

Sounds delicious! I'll be giving this a try this weekend.

Hope you like it! let me know what you think or any improvements you make.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I lived around the corner from a Mexican owned Pizza Shop. Good Pizza, Great Empanadas. The Owner would give me some of his Secret Family Recipe Green Sauce. Really good. They sold and moved before I could talk him out of the recipe. After several tries, I came up with an equally good clone. Below is my Green Sauce. Good on Tex/Mex food or even Eggs and Burgers...JJ

Green Chile Sauce

Makes about 2 Cups relatively mild sauce, depending on Jalapenos. Add Hotter Chiles to your taste.

2Tabs Oil
1C Diced Onion
4ea Cloves Garlic
4ea Pablano Peppers
4ea Jalapeño Peppers*
8oz New Mexican or Anaheim Chiles**
1/2tsp Cumin
1/2tsp Black Pepper
1/2tsp Marjoram or Oregano
1ea Chicken Bouillon Cube or 1tsp Chicken Base
1C Water
Small Handful Cilantro, finely minced.
1/4C Heavy Cream

Roast and peel chiles, Chop fine.
Saute onion and garlic until soft and slightly golden in a 12" pan.
Place all but Cilantro and Cream in the pan and simmer until soft and water evaporates.
Puree the vegetables until smooth. Add a little water if needed. If too thin return to pan and reduce.
Add Cilantro and cream, stir to combine.
Season to taste.
* If jalapeños are mild add more and use less Pablano.
** Fresh Chiles are best but use Canned Green Chiles, out of season.

 

[Preacher Man]

Thanks @chef jimmyj!

I've got a bunch of New Mexico Hatch in the freezer I roasted and put up this summer. Gonna try this sauce with some of those.