Flank Steak Fajitas (Sunny Anderson) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves only
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
5 cloves garlic
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
2 tsp hot paprika
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 lb flank steak
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
drunken peppers , recipe follows
2 tbsp olive oil
2 poblano peppers, seeded and cut into strips
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1 large onion, sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bottle lager beer

Directions:

For the chimichurri marinade:
To make the chimichurri: In a food processor, add parsley, cilantro, garlic, hot paprika, vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil and salt and pepper and blend until smooth, Reserve half for drizzling on fajitas. Place remaining marinade in a resealable plastic bag and add steak. Coat well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Season steak with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until cooked to medium-rare, about 6 minutes per side. Let steak rest for 10 minutes, loosely covered with aluminum foil, before slicing.
Meanwhile, warm tortillas on the grill. Slice the steak on the bias into thin slices. To serve, place meat on each tortilla and top with Drunken Peppers. Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the filling and form into a loose fold.
Drunken Peppers:
In a large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper and saute until softened and caramelized around the edges, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add beer and cover. Cook a few minutes more until the peppers and onion are tender.
Yield: 6 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	704.36 Kcal (2949 kJ)
Calories from fat	360.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.03g	62%
Cholesterol	102.79mg	34%
Sodium	1556.04mg	65%
Potassium	766.67mg	16%
Total Carbs	44.7g	15%
Sugars	4.62g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.16g	17%
Protein	38.2g	76%
Vitamin C	88mg	147%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	38.8mg	215%
Calcium	87.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.49 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.31g	62%
Cholesterol	26.49mg	34%
Sodium	400.93mg	65%
Potassium	197.54mg	16%
Total Carbs	11.52g	15%
Sugars	1.19g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	17%
Protein	9.84g	76%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	147%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	66%
Iron	10mg	215%
Calcium	22.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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