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Tequila Lime Flank Steak Fajita Salad with Chile Lime Vinaigrette

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Cook Time
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Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

tequila lime flank steak
  • 1 (2 pound, 1-inch) thick flank steak
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head of red romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup copycat chipotle corn salsa
  • 1 ounce Colby Jack cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • blue tortilla chips for topping
chile lime vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper or chile oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • the juice of 2 limes
  • a pinch of salt + pepper

Instructions

tequila lime flank steak
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  1. Whisk tequila, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and lime zest in a bowl until combine. Add flank steak to a ziplock bag or baking dish and pour marinade ingredients over top. Marinate (in the fridge!) for 2-24 hours, flipping steak a few times. When you’re ready to make the salads, heat the broiler in your oven on the highest setting and place an oven rack directly underneath. Broil steak for 5 minutes, flip and broil for 5 minutes more. If your steak is 1-1 1/2 inches thick, this will result in steak that is done medium-well. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thin strips on an angle. You can cook the steak however you’d like! You can grill the steak if desired.
  2. While the steak is cooking/resting, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper, tossing to coat and cook for 5-6 minutes, until slightly soft.
  3. To assemble the salad, place lettuce in the bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper, toss, and cover with flank steak, black beans, corn salsa, peppers, cheese, avocado and tortilla chips. Top with dressing and toss!
chile lime vinaigrette
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar, shaker bottle or large bowl and shake/whisk until combined.