Barbecued Beef Fajitas with Avocado Salsa
Marinated beef steaks seasoned with cumin, coriander, and paprika, quick-cooked on the barbecue with soft capsicums and red onion. Served in warm tortillas with fresh avocado salsa made from tomato, cucumber, lime, and coriander. An assembled dish requiring minimal hands-on cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef steaks, slicedchicken breast1:1poultry
lighter option
- ⅓ cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 juice of lime
- olive oil
- 2 red capsicums, thinly slicedyellow or orange capsicums1:1vegetable
mild sweetness
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 tortillas
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ⅓ cucumber, diced
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- sweet chili sauce
- ½ juice of limes
Instructions
- 1
Combine spice mix ingredients and sprinkle over sliced meat in a container.
- 2
Mix lime juice and coriander leaves, add to meat, and turn to coat well.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- 4
Thinly slice capsicums and onion, set aside.
- 5
Prepare salsa by mixing tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, fresh coriander, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice. Refrigerate.
- 6
Fry meat quickly over high heat on barbecue plate or in pan with oil. Remove and keep warm.
- 7
Add oil and cook sliced onions and capsicums until tender, turning frequently. Add any resting juices from meat.
- 8
Place cooked capsicums and onions on tortilla, top with meat and salsa.
- 9
Roll up tortilla and serve with fresh seasonal salad.
Tips
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor development in the beef.
Prepare salsa just before serving or refrigerate to prevent avocado browning.
Keep cooked meat warm while vegetables cook to serve at optimal temperature.
Good to Know
Cooked fajita components keep separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat meat gently. Keep avocado salsa separate until serving.
Prepare spice mix and marinate beef overnight. Make salsa up to 4 hours ahead; cover with plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent browning.
Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, and fresh seasonal salad on the side.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip marinating to avoid bland, tough meat.
Do not overcook vegetables to avoid mushiness.
Do not prepare avocado salsa more than 4 hours ahead to avoid discoloration.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
mild sweetness