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    Home » Holidays » 4th of July

    Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers

    Published: Oct 7, 2013 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers are made with flank steak that is cooked to perfection and peppers cooked in booze!

    steak fajitas sliced on a grey board with all the other ingredients on table behind it

    Okay, so these steak fajitas with drunken peppers are going to blow your mind. They are THAT good!

    This recipes is adapted from Sunny Anderson's recipe for Flank Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri and Drunken Peppers. Honestly, I love Sunny Anderson's cooking style and personality.

    So, when my friend, Aly mentioned she was waiting in line to meet Sunny I immediately asked her to ask Sunny where she shops for clothes. I know, that's not where you thought I was going with that.

    A few weeks later I got a signed copy of Sunny's book in the mail from my lovely friend, Aly. I may have jumped up and down when it arrived.

    Not only did Sunny autograph it for me but she wrote a little personal note as well, one that both inspired me and touched my heart.

    After flipping through this cookbook I'm an even bigger Sunny fan. This girl can cook and she does it with her own personal flair.

    It's people like her who aren't afraid to be themselves that inspire me to continue on my own path.

    So, thanks to Sunny for signing, and a huge thanks to my friend, Aly for doing something so sweet for me. I am truly touched by your generosity. Thank you package en route woman.

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    Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers

    These Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers are made with flank steak that is cooked to perfection and peppers cooked in booze!
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword fajitas, steak fajitas, steak fajitas with drunken peppers
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Marinating Time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 531kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • 10 inch Grill Pan
    • Aluminum Foil
    • 15 inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    For the sauce:

    • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
    • ½ bunch fresh parsley
    • 5 garlic cloves
    • ½ medium red onion chopped
    • 2 medium shallots chopped
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup stir fry sauce
    • 1 dash salt
    • 1 dash pepper

    For the Fajitas:

    • 2 lbs flank steak
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch pepper
    • ¼ cup Tamari sauce
    • 12 flour tortillas medium size

    For the Drunken Peppers:

    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 2 medium green peppers seeded and cut into thin strips
    • 2 medium red peppers seeded and cut into thin strips
    • 2 medium yellow peppers seeded and cut into thin strips
    • 2 medium jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
    • 1 large Vidalia onion cut into thin strips
    • 3 medium shallots cut into thin strips
    • 2 cloves garlic peeled, smashed and chopped
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch pepper
    • 16 ounces beer pale ale (if you're not a drinker you can use carbonated water)
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    Instructions

    For the sauce:

    • Combine the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse till smooth. Set aside. Marinate the steak in this for a minimum of 2 hours, but preferably overnight.

    For the Fajitas:

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
    • Line a grilling pan with foil. Spray with non stick spray.
    • Now get a really good cast iron or heavy pan ready so you can sear the meat. You want it over a medium high heat. Add a touch of olive oil to the pan. Let it sizzle.
    • Remove the steak from the marinade. Discard remaining marinade. Drop the steak in the hot pan. Sear both sides, about 2 to 2 minutes on each side. You just want to get a nice colour on it.
    • Now remove the steak and place on the grill pan. Stick that in your oven. Cook for about 8 to 12 minutes depending how rare or well done you like your beef. Baste half way through. Or even twice. I basted mine twice.
    • Pull it out of the oven. If you have some extra sauce pour that over top. Now allow it to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes to let the juice redistribute.
    • Once it's ready slice against the grain to avoid tough meat. Slice it thinly.

    For the Drunken Peppers (I'd do these at the same time as the searing the steak):

    • In a large saute pan add the butter, allow that to start to sizzle, then add all your peppers, shallots and onions. Cook them for about 10 to 15 minutes, allowing them to caramelize. Add the garlic and seasoning, cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Now add the beer, cover and allow that to continue cooking over medium heat till it reduces and the veggies look fabulous. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Putting it all together:

    • Pile the toppings on the tortillas and have at it.
    • Enjoy with a bit old Peppery smile!

    Notes

    Please remember this is best marinated overnight. Flank steak is full of flavour but can be a tad tough and chewy. So marinate for a minimum of 2 to 4 hours. I'd highly recommend doing it overnight.
    Adapted from Sunny Anderson's Flank Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers

    Nutrition

    Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1684IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg

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    Comments

    1. Meghan

      October 13, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      You had me at drunken peppers! What a fabulous looking dish, Kim! Love your pics 🙂

      Reply
    2. Brittany A

      March 13, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      What do you use to baste the meat? I've made this a few times and LOVE it but I always toss the marinade after I sear it.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 17, 2017 at 2:14 am

        Hi Brittany. Great question. I use the drippings from the steak. If you're meat is too lean you can always use a little oil. Or set aside a wee bit of marinade before you put the meat in it. Hope that helps.

        Reply
    3. Donna Batrone

      April 01, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I am so happy I found this recipe! I had flank steak and didn't know what to make and these fajitas were amazing! Everyone loved them.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        April 03, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        Yah! So happy to hear that.

        Reply
    4. Toni

      April 02, 2022 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      This is really good! I just tried it and was a huge hit at my house!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        April 03, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks, so glad everyone liked it.

        Reply
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