Intermediate Recipes
Beef and Avocado Fajitas
Serves 4
Preparation time:
15 minutes plus chilling time
Preparation time:
Cooking time:(2cm/¾-in thick steak);
Rare: 2½ minutes on each sideMedium: 4 minutes on each side
Well done: 6 minutes on each side
Ingredients:
450g/1lb lean rump or sirloin steak15ml/1tbsp dried marjoram or oregano
10ml/2tsp smoked paprika powder
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
30ml/2tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
30ml/2tbsp tomato purée
1 x 410g can red kidney beans, drained
150ml/¼pint water
6-8 Mediterranean wraps
To garnish:
Shredded iceberg lettuceSliced avocado, red onions
Fresh coriander leaves
Soured cream
Method:
Place the steaks in a shallow bowl and add the dried herb, smoked paprika and seasoning.
Rub into the steaks on both sides, cover and refrigerate until required.Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, beans and water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the steaks according to your preference on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill.
Cut the steaks into slices and serve in a wrap with the garnishes.
