Flank Steak Fajitas with Salsa and Guacamole
Makes: 6-8 servings
Free of: gluten and all top allergens
Photo: Chris Gonzaga
Ingredients
Flank Steak Fajitas
- 1 large flank steak
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 tortillas [Look for brands free of allergens; there are several GF tortilla brands.]
Guacamole
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup white onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- pinch salt
Fresh Tomato Super Salsa
- 3 cups (700 mL) ripe, diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Set flank steak into a container and pour seasoned lime juice over top. Let rest for 10 minutes, turning once.
- For guacamole, peel and core avocados. Mash lightly in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- For salsa, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Allow to rest 30 minutes for flavors to combine.
- Over high heat, barbecue steak for 5-6 minutes each side. Remove and allow to rest 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sauté the onion, peppers and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
- Add chili powder and mix well. Keep warm.
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips, cover and set aside.
- Toast tortillas on the grill or warm through.
- Place enough steak and vegetables to fill the center of each toasted tortilla.
- Spoon on a generous dollop of guacamole and salsa, wrap and eat.
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