Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri and Drunken Peppers
This chile pepper is often mislabeled ‘Pasilla’, which is a different pepper entirely.It is one of the most popular chiles in Mexico and has won the appreciation of many a chef worldwide because of the superior flavor it has over regular bell peppers.
They have a tough outer skin that usually requires roasting and peeling before use. These very large chile peppers are most popular in chiles rellenos recipes, but cooking with these as a substitute for bell peppers in any recipe will enhance the flavor.
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 large red onion, halved and sliced
1 teas salt
1 teas pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbs red wine vinegar
3 tbs lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb chuck or top round steak (London broil)
3 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup lager beer
8 8-inch flour tortillas
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Toss the parsley, cilantro, garlic, half the onion, salt, pepper, vinegar, 2 tbs lime juice and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor and pulse until mixture becomes thick and smooth.
Use half of the sauce to spoon over the steak, seal in a plastic bag and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24. Reserve the remaining sauce.
When ready to prepare, preheat the grill to medium-high heat for at least 20 minutes. Place steak on grill and cook, covered, 6 minutes per side for rare to medium rare. Remove from grill and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
While the steak is cooking, heat remaining olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and the remaining onion. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the beer, cover and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and the remaining sliced onion half season with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables are softened and caramelized around the edges, about 8 minutes. Add the beer, cover and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
Warm the tortillas on the grill. Thinly slice the steak on the bias. Divide among the tortillas along with the peppers and onions. Thin the reserved chimichurri sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juicedrizzle over the fajitas. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
From foodnetwork.com