Skirt Steak Fajitas

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 2 Lime
• 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup cilantro (packed)
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1 pound skirt/hanger steak (this marinade also works well with chicken and shrimp)
• 1 onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• oil as needed

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, food processor or in a bowl using an immersion blender (you can also chop the ingredients by hand and stir to combine).

2. 2

   Place the skirt steak in a zipper bag with the marinade (you may need to cut it into several large slabs).

3. 3

   Marinate the meat for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large saute pan over medium to high heat or you could also cook the meat on a grill or use a grill pan.

5. 5

   Place the drained meat in the saute pan or grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Place on a cutting board and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat another tbsp of the oil in the saute pan over medium heat and cook the onions and peppers for 4-5 minutes.

8. 8

   Slice the meat.

9. 9

   Cover a tortilla with desired accompaniments, meat, onions and peppers.

10. 10

    Serve.