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Lupe Tortilla Fajita Recipe

Lupe Tortilla Fajita Recipe

5 from 1 vote
There’s something magical about sizzling fajitas arriving at your table, and the Lupe Tortilla fajita recipe brings that restaurant experience straight to your home kitchen. This beloved Tex-Mex chain has perfected their signature lime pepper marinated fajitas over decades of serving hungry customers across Texas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 446

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large bell peppers mix of colors, sliced
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8-10 flour tortillas
  • Tableside guacamole recipe below
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pico de gallo
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Marinade In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and paprika until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Marinate the Meat Slice the steak against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Add to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables Slice bell peppers and onion into strips of similar thickness to the meat. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Make the Tableside Guacamole Score avocados in a crosshatch pattern and scoop into a bowl. Add jalapeño, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Mash to desired consistency, leaving some chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Cook the Fajitas Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Remove meat from marinade and cook in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and rest.
  6. Step 6: Cook the Vegetables In the same skillet, add oil and cook peppers and onions until slightly charred but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Serve Return meat to skillet with vegetables for final sizzle. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and accompaniments.

Video

Notes

Store any leftover fajita meat and vegetables in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The guacamole should be consumed within 24 hours for best quality. Reheat the meat and vegetables in a hot skillet before serving.