Recipes

[IamMrsG]

I was painting a room the better part of the day, so needed a dinner I could start early in the afternoon and DH could finish on the grill. Here's what we had for dinner this evening:

Adobo Sirloin Fajitas

1 lime, juiced

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 7 ounce can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 pounds top sirloin steak

salt and pepper to taste

Flour Tortillas

Caramelized Red Bell Peppers and Onions (Recipe Follows)

In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Stir in chipotle peppers, and season to taste with adobo sauce.

Pierce the meat on both sides with a sharp knife, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in a glass dish. Pour lime and chipotle sauce over meat, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: I drop everything into a Ziplock bag and marinate that way.)

Preheat grill for high heat.

Lightly brush grill grate with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steaks for 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Bring inside and slice into narrow ribbons, being sure to reserve the juices that escape for pouring back over afterwards.

I steam the tortillas as I caramelize:

Caramelized Red Bell Peppers and Onions

2 red bell peppers, cut into strips

2 red onions, cut into strips

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon butter

1 pinch salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

Optional:

1/4 cup red wine

1 pinch dried basil

In a hot skillet over a medium heat, combine red peppers, onion, oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers soften. Season with salt and pepper. (If desired, stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes. Season with basil.)

Note: The meat is spicy. To cool things down, be sure to have a bowl of sour cream on the table for topping off the fajitas.

Wine: Shiraz can stand up to the spiciness of the meat.