Steak Fajitas & Black Beans

Dear Readers,

The other day I was looking through my spice cabinet and found so many left over jars of spices that I rarely use. The best way to use left over spices is to make a spice rub. I used many of my earthy spices to make a nice rub for fajitas. Below is my recipe for steak fajitas and black beans.




Steak Fajitas Recipe:

Ingredients:
1.25 lb skirt steak
1/2 cup light beer
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chipole chile powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tsp canola oil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange) (sliced)
1/2 yellow onion (sliced)
1/4 cup light beer
juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (minced)


Directions:

1- In a large zip lock bag put in the skirt steak and pour all the spices, salt, canola oil and beer. Massage the steak with all the ingredients and place in the refridgerator for 3 hours. This marinade will tenderize the meat and also create a any earthy flavor to the meat.
2-After the 3 hours is up, take the bag out of the refridgerator and let it come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
3-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish add the pepper and onion slices. Then pour 1/4 cup beer, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss and cook uncovered for 40 minutes or until tender. I usually stir at the halfway mark.
4- Turn your grill on medium and place the marinated skirt steak. You can add additional garlic powder and back pepper to the top. Cook for 7 minutes and then turn and cook for another 7 minutes. The meat should be medium rare to medium. Take the meat off the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
5- Take the peppers and onion out of the oven and add the cilantro and fresh lemon juice.
6-Cut your meat into strips and add it to the pepper and onion mixture. Give a good toss and serve.

Black Beans Recipe:




Ingredients:

1 jar black beans (drained, rinsed)
1/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
1/4 cup light beer
2 tbsps water
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions:
1- In a saucepan add the black beans, onions, light beer, and water. Cook on medium low with the lid on for 20-25 minutes.
2- Most of the liquid should be absorbed and the beans and onions should be tender.
3- Add the fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve.