Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone.

One of the biggest bummers of cooking a lot (and, boy do I cook a lot) is that the dishes are never ending. I can basically fill up my entire dishwasher with some meals! But some weeknights, you just do NOT want to deal with all those dishes. Which is why it’s great to have a couple of one pot, or in this case, one sheet pan recipes.

Fajitas work really well as a sheet pan meal. You just add the onions and peppers to a pan, broil until they begin to brown, and then add your protein of choice.

For these Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, I decided to use Moyer Beef’s London Broil to make steak fajitas.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

Seasoning: (or can use Mexican seasoning mix)

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Other ingredients:

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • the juice of 3 limes, divided
  • 1 (~3 lb) London Broil
  • 4 medium-sized bell peppers, multi colored if desired, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream (omit for dairy free)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

To make, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl (Note, if you don’t have all of these spices on hand, you could use a Mexican seasoning mix as well. You’d need 3 1/2 tablespoons).

Add the olive oil and the juice of two limes to a large gallon zip top bag. Add the spices, seal, and move the mixture around in the bag to evenly combine.

Add the London broil to the bag, seal, and evenly coat in the mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, turning the bag over at least once. (You could also add this to your fridge overnight to marinate. Just let come to room temperature before cooking).

Thinly slice your bell peppers and onion and add to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.

When ready to cook, preheat your broiler.  Add the pepper and onion mix to a sheet pan in a single layer. Broil for approximately 8 minutes or until some of the mixture begins to brown.

Move the mixture to each side of the pan.

Remove the London broil from the ziptop bag and add to the pan, discarding the marinade.

Broil for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, or until the meat is browned and cooked through (135 to 140 degrees F for medium rare). Be sure to watch your veggies in particular, they can burn really quickly when using a broiler. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, thinly slice the beef, or cut into bite sized pieces.

Add to the tortillas and top with pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze the remaining lime over top of the fajitas and serve.

If you like heat, I’d suggest also topping with jalapeno, or adding a bit of hot sauce on top.

This is a really satisfying dinner that’s really simple to make!

The little bit of char on the veggies adds a bit more flavor to the seasoned beef and sweetness of the onions and peppers.

After a yummy meal, it’s even better knowing that you only have one sheet pan and two bowls to clean!

 

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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 2 tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • the juice of 3 limes, divided
  • 1 (~3 lb) London Broil
  • 4 medium-sized bell peppers, multi colored if desired, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream (omit for dairy free)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. To make, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl (Note, if you don’t have all of these spices on hand, you could use a Mexican seasoning mix as well. You’d need 3 1/2 tablespoons).
  2. Add the olive oil and the juice of two limes to a large gallon zip top bag. Add the spices, seal, and move the mixture around in the bag to evenly combine.
  3. Add the London broil to the bag, seal, and evenly coat in the mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, turning the bag over at least once. (You could also add this to your fridge overnight to marinate. Just let come to room temperature before cooking).
  4. Thinly slice your bell peppers and onion and add to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
  5. When ready to cook, preheat your broiler. Add the pepper and onion mix to a sheet pan in a single layer. Broil for approximately 8 minutes or until some of the mixture begins to brown.
  6. Move the mixture to each side of the pan.
  7. Remove the London broil from the ziptop bag and add to the pan, discarding the marinade.
  8. Broil for approximately 5-7 minutes per side, or until the meat is browned and cooked through (135 to 140 degrees F for medium rare). Be sure to watch your veggies in particular, they can burn really quickly when using a broiler. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
  9. After 5 minutes, thinly slice the beef, or cut into bite sized pieces.
  10. Add to the tortillas and top with pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze the remaining lime over top of the fajitas and serve.
  11. If you like heat, I’d suggest also topping with jalapeno, or adding a bit of hot sauce on top.
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Grilled Guacamole

National Guacamole Day is tomorrow (September 16th) so this recipe for Grilled Guacamole is a timely post to share!

I have wanted to make Grilled Guacamole since I first got my Coyote Grill last summer and somehow never got around to it.

The cooler weather seems to be right around the corner, so I had to make sure I made it in time!

The ingredients in guacamole work great for grilling and add a new layer of flavor to a favorite snack.

You can grill most of the ingredients: avocados, lime, red onion, jalapeno, tomato, and garlic.

Guacamole

  • 3 ripe avocados, halved and pits removed
  • 1 lime, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1/2 tomato
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Blackberry Gin Fizz

It’s been a little while since I shared a cocktail recipe! I’ve been meaning to make this Blackberry Gin Fizz cocktail since I saw a version of it in the June issue of Cooking Light.

A “fizz” is a cocktail that includes an acidic juice (lemon or lime usually) and carbonated water. Fizzes typically also use egg whites in the recipe to add some extra froth on top.

I absolutely love gin fizzes, they are a perfect warm-weather drink. I used the Cooking Light recipe for a Blackberry Gin Fizz as a starting point, but adapted it slightly.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • the juice of 2 limes (~2 tablespoons)
  • 10 tablespoon gin, divided
  • 2 large pasteurized egg whites, divided
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided
  • 1 cup chilled club soda, divided
  • Mint sprigs, optional

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Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas

NOTE: I was sent some blood oranges and cara cara oranges from  The Limoneira Company to use in a recipe. All opinions are mine.

It’s pretty obvious that I love citrus, I use the juice and zest of lemons, limes, and oranges in most of my recipes, so I’m excited to share this recipe for Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas.

So when The Limoneira Company contacted me to help spread the word about their new offerings, I jumped at the chance. Limoneira is traditionally known for its lemons, but recently began expanding their orchards to include more specialty citrus, including Cara Cara and Blood Oranges.

Blood Oranges have a slightly less acidic taste than regular oranges, and their bright red color makes for some really beautiful dishes. I wanted to showcase their color, so I decided to make blood orange margaritas.

As much as I am trying to will it to be spring, it is still pretty cold in Philadelphia, so this version has a bit of cinnamon to add a bit of warmth to the flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups ice cubes
  • 1 cup blood orange juice (about 6 blood oranges)
  • the juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup triple sec
  • 1/2  cup tequila
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • sugar, for rimming glasses (optional)
  • lime wedge, for rimming glasses (optional)
  • rosemary sprigs, for garnish

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Cowboy Caviar

Note: I was sent some products from Bob’s Red Mill, including Orca Beans. All opinions are my own.

There are some ingredients that catch your eye, and you just know you have to use them in a recipe. Orca beans are definitely one of those ingredients. Luckily, Bob’s Red Mill sent me a bag of their orca beans, which are grown in Moses Lake, Washington exclusively for the company.

Orca beans, also known as calypso beans, are black and white splattered, and keep their cool coloring even after cooking. This heirloom bean is high in fiber and iron, and work great in any recipe where you would normally use beans.

But. They are so darn pretty I wanted to let them stand out by using them in a very colorful dish.

Cowboy Caviar seemed like the perfect way to show the orca beans off. Typically made with black eyed peas, cowboy caviar is a bean salad / salsa that is great as a party app, on top of  grilled chicken, or just on it’s own!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dried orca beans
  • 4 cups water, plus more if needed
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Pomegranate Margaritas

You can never have too many festive cocktails to help you celebrate this time of year, don’t you think, especially one that uses in season fruit, like these Pomegranate Margaritas!

This recipe for Pomegranate Margaritas makes a beautiful drink, perfect for small gatherings!

I made my own juice for this recipe (instructions below) but you can just purchase pomegranate juice at your grocery store to make this a super quick recipe.

Ingredients: (makes 4 servings)

  • Lime wedge, plus more for garnish
  • Coarse Kosher Salt
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces white tequila
  • 2 ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • Club soda, to taste

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Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Avocado Cream

This post is sponsored by Nasoya. All opinions are my own. #MyFarm2Table

I think I may be a taco addict. I don’t think I’ll ever have enough recipes! Most of my taco recipes are pretty meat-heavy, so I’m so excited to share this simple meatless taco recipe using Nasoya Chipotle TofuBaked!

A new flavor from the leading producer of tofu, Nasoya’s Chipotle Tofubaked is low calorie but high in protein, 8 grams per serving. I don’t cook with tofu terribly often, so I was pret-ty excited that this new flavor is pre-marinated and ready to eat, with no pressing required!

The chipotle flavor brings a little heat and a lot of flavor to these tacos, which is balanced out with the avocado cream. These tacos would be great feeding a crowd while watching the game, don’t you think?

Nasoya was also kind enough to send some free product coupons to share with one lucky reader! Details after the recipe.

Ingredients:

For avocado cream:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Other ingredients:

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (8 oz) packages Nasoya Chipotle TofuBaked
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • limes, quartered

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Mexican Spaghetti Squash Egg Boats

Every Sunday night is pasta night in my house. Most of the time, that means taking out a batch of tomato sauce from the freezer and cooking whatever dry pasta we have one hand, but it’s nice to switch it up every now and then, like making this recipe for Mexican Spaghetti Squash Egg Boats.

I have never worked with spaghetti squash before, so I thought Sunday night would be a great time to try it.

This recipe for Mexican Spaghetti Squash Egg Boats tops the spaghetti squash with a flavorful chunky salsa, plus an egg that is cooked to over-easy (slightly runny), and then (if you are in the mood) topped with cheese and avocado slices.

These Mexican Spaghetti Squash Egg Boatss are very hearty without being too heavy. They take some time to prepare, so these are good for a weekend meal rather than trying to make these on a busy weeknight.

Ingredients:

  • 2 spaghetti squash, halved
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, optional
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Cilantro, to taste
  • 2 limes, halved

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Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

I am a carb fanatic — I’d eat pasta with some day-old bread every single day if I could. But on really hot summer days, sometimes you need something that feels lighter while still filling you up. Cooking Light’s Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps are a nice filling meal that are perfect on warm days; pulled pork is wrapped in Boston Bibb lettuce rather than added to a roll. The result is a super yummy and crunchy dinner!

I use my slow cooker year-round and this adaptation is no exception. Slow Cookers are such a simple way to get an awesome meal on the table in no time. Plus, it gives your oven a break!

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chile paste) (gluten free is available)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos to make gluten free)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 30 Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • Lime wedges (optional)

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Fish Tacos and How to Use a Fillet Knife

This month, Zwilling sent me a fun challenge: use a fillet knife.  June’s knives of the month are boning and fillet knives, so Zwilling sent me their ZWILLING Pro 7″ Fillet Knife to try out. I have never used one before so I was so excited to learn how to use one; gotta love learning a new technique!

 

 

Fillet and boning knives are exactly what they sound like: knives used to cut meat off of the bone (to fillet something is to remove it from the bone). The knife is long, thin, and super flexible to allow it to get as close to the bone as possible.

 

You can fillet anything with a bone — chicken, beef, etc. but most people immediately think of fish, so I decided to revisit an old recipe on my blog to try out this lovely new knife!

 

This recipe for fish tacos with lime cilantro crema is a Cooking Light recipe and a favorite of mine. I switched it up a touch this time, just to try something a bit new.

 

Ingredients:

Crema:

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • the zest of one lime
  • the juice of one lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Tacos:

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon  paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds white fish (I used 3 branzino)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (or romaine lettuce)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion

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Lime-Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls

I posted a recipe for a Salmon Teriyaki Stir Fry a while back and was craving something similar but not the exact same recipe. I found this recipe for an Asian Salmon Bowl with Lime Drizzle on Epicurious and doctored it up to suit my tastes.

This rice bowl is super satisfying and comes together really quickly. Feel free to experiment with different mix ins and toppings!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice, white or brown
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos to make gluten free)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 package (5 ounces) baby spinach
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

So I’ve been feeling pretty crummy for the past few days. And I’ve been craving soups like crazy. One of my favorite options when I want a comforting meal is ramen, specifically Shio-style from Nom Nom Ramen in center city Philadelphia.

When I saw Betsy Life did a version of Ramen in her slow cooker, I knew I wanted to try as well!

Ramen is typically made with pork belly, but I couldn’t find any in my supermarket so I went with beef. So this Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is definitely not a traditional style ramen.

This recipe is adapted from BetsyLife.com

 

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs beef chunk roast
  • 32 oz container low sodium beef broth, plus 1/4 cup, divided
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce — if not it will be too salty
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
  • The juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (I used 1 cup shiitake caps and 1 cup baby bella)
  • 1 pack Chinese-style noodles (Chuka Soba)
  • Cilantro, sliced green onions, jalapeños, lime wedges, nori (seaweed), etc. for garnish

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Chicken Satay

I have been meaning to make this recipe forever; seriously, years. I don’t know why it took me this long because it’s a pretty easy recipe, but for some reason I kept putting it off. And boy do I regret that. It’s so tasty! Honestly, what isn’t better with some peanut butter?

 

Chicken Satay is skewered chicken marinated in a peanut sauce that is typically eaten as an appetizer or street food. By adding a side of brown rice, this turns into an easy dinner!

 

This recipe actually has you ground your own peanuts with some other ingredients to make a sauce rather than starting with peanut butter. The result is really tasty!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (~2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 shallot, peeled
  • 1/3 cup light coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 serrano chile, stem removed
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

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Spicy Flank Steak Tacos with Watermelon Salsa

When I first spotted this recipe in the August issue of Cooking Light, I knew I wanted to make it. I have never used watermelon in a savory recipe before and it sounded like a perfect summer dinner! This recipe comes together in no time (and is really simple to make), making it a great weeknight meal option.

 

 

The rub on the steak is only four ingredients: salt, black pepper, white pepper, and red (cayenne) pepper. If you don’t have white pepper you can just substitute in more black pepper. But each pepper does bring it’s own taste to the rub.

 

Black and white pepper comes from the same pepper plant but white peppercorns have the outer layer removed, leaving the seed inside. White pepper has a more subtle flavor than black pepper. Red pepper, or cayenne pepper, is ground from hot peppers so it has a nice level of heat to it. The three together add a nice spiciness to the steak without being overwhelming.

 

 

I altered this recipe a little bit but the general idea is there. If you’re interested in seeing the original version, check it out here.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 8 green onions, roots trimmed
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh watermelon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

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Fish with Pineapple Salsa and Tomato Avocado Salad

Now that the weather is finally warming up, it’s time to start incorporating more “summery” foods into my dinner. The June issue of Cooking Light included a recipe for Fish with Pineapple Salsa and Tomato Avocado Salad that sounded like the perfect warm-weather dinner.

 

I used turbot instead of tilapia, but you can substitute in whatever whitefish you’d prefer. I also added some paprika to the fish for a bit more flavor and color.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 peeled ripe avocado, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 (6-ounce) whitefish fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

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