Barley Over The Border Fajitas Recipe

Savor the flavors of the American West with a twist! This Barley Over the Border Fajitas recipe, inspired by the legendary "Fifty From the Trail" cookbook, elevates classic fajitas with smoky mesquite and tender steak. Marinate your steak to perfection, then grill it alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions for a fiesta of taste. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lively gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite. Get ready for an explosion of Southwestern deliciousness!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 532.9 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barley Over The Border Fajitas

  • some thinly sliced flank steak
  • some red wine vinegar
  • some olive oil
  • some lemon juice
  • some lime juice
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  • some onion powder
  • some salt
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  • some warmed flour tortillas
  • some bell pepper strips
  • some onion pieces
  • some of your favorite salsa
  • sufficient water for soaking

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How to Make Barley Over The Border Fajitas

  1. In a large gallon-sized resealable bag, combine thinly sliced flank steak with red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, onion powder, and salt. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
  2. Soak mesquite wood chips and wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Thread onion pieces and bell pepper strips onto soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Add soaked mesquite chips to the grill to create smoke.
  5. Remove steak from marinade and place on the preheated grill.
  6. Grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.
  7. While steak grills, place onion and pepper skewers on the grill. Brush with olive oil.
  8. Grill onion and pepper skewers, turning frequently, until tender and slightly charred (about 8-10 minutes).
  9. Remove steak and skewers from grill. Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Slice the rested steak into strips.
  11. Serve grilled steak, onions, and peppers on warmed tortillas with your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

29g

Carbs

8g