Name: Beef fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

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.

Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

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

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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