Flank Steak Fajitas with Salsa and Guacamole
Posted By Allergic Living On 2010/07/02 @ 4:44 pm In Celiac, Gluten-free,DFCF,Eggs,Fish,Grilling,International,Main Dishes,Milk/Dairy,Mustard,Other Legumes,Peanut,Sesame,Shellfish,Soy,Summer,Tree Nuts,Wheat | No Comments
[1]Serves 6-8
Free of: All top allergens and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 large flank steak
- 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) lime juice
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 10 flour tortillas [Look for brands free of allergens; there are several GF tortilla brands.]
Method
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Set flank steak into a container and pour seasoned lime juice over top. Let rest for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Over high heat, barbecue steak for 5-6 minutes each side. Remove and allow to rest 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sauté the onion, peppers and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
- Add chili powder and mix well. Keep warm.
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips, cover and set aside.
- Toast tortillas on the grill or warm through.
- Place enough steak and vegetables to fill the centre of each toasted tortilla.
- Spoon on a generous dollop of guacamole [2] and salsa [3] (recipes on next page), wrap and eat.
Next page: Guacamole, salsa
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) white onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- pinch salt
Method
- Peel and core avocados. Mash lightly in a medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Next page: Salsa
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 cups (700 mL) ripe, diced tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- pinch salt
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Allow to rest 30 minutes for flavours to combine.
Recipe by Simon Clarke
First published in Allergic Living magazine.
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