Sous Vide Flank Steak Fajitas
Try this classic beef Flank Steak Fajita recipe with colorful peppers and onions cooked to perfection.
Cook Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Marinade
Preparation
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Step 1
Attach sous vide wand to stock pot. Fill pot with water according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 2
Preheat sous vide wand to 141°F.
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Step 3
Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Cooking Tip: For best results use a vacuum sealer.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, add peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to a food-safe plastic bag; toss to coat. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible.
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Step 5
Remove steak from refrigerator and submerge both bags in water. Set timer for 90 minutes.
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Step 6
At end of cooking time, carefully remove bags from pot.
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Step 7
Preheat grill pan or grill, and cook steak 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Place steak slices on tortillas; top with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with guacamole, if desired.
Nutrition Information
317 Calories
3.7g SAT FAT
28g PROTEIN
2.6 mg IRON
5.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 1 1/2 cup: 317 Calories; 107.1 Calories from fat; 11.9g Total Fat (3.7 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 73 mg Cholesterol; 348 mg Sodium; 24 g Total Carbohydrate; 4 g Dietary Fiber; 28.4 g Protein; 0 mg Calcium; 2.6 mg Iron; 623 mg Potassium; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 8 mg NE Niacin; 0.9 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 314 mg Phosphorus; 5.1 mg Zinc; 27.7 mcg Selenium; 105.5 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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