Recipe

Beef fajitas

Delicious beef fajitas with sizzled capsicum and onions in warm soft tortillas are a quick and tasty mid-week meal. Kids may enjoy a small dollop of sour cream on their tortillas.

Jan 27, 2014 1:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Beef fajitas
  • 2 tablespoon tequila (optional)
  • 1 lime, juiced, plus extra to sprinkle
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup coriander leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 800 gram beef rump steak
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 white onion, 1/2 diced, 1/2 sliced
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 capsicum, cut into strips
  • tortillas, to serve

Method

Beef fajitas
  • 1
    In a bowl, combine tequila, lime juice, garlic, 1 teaspoon of oil, chopped coriander, oregano, cumin and pepper to taste. Add beef, toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight to marinate.
  • 2
    In another bowl, combine tomato and diced onion, season. Cut avocado in half, slice and sprinkle with extra lime juice.
  • 3
    Heat barbecue on high. Drain beef and bring to room temperature. Toss capsicum and sliced onion in remaining oil. Cook on flat plate 4 minutes, tossing. Season beef with salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side for rare, 3-4 minutes for medium, brushing with marinade.
  • 4
    Set aside for 2 minutes, cut into strips. Toss with capsicum and onion. Serve on tortillas with avocado, tomato mixture and remaining coriander.

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