Combine chicken garlic, olive oil, adobo sauce and seasoning in a large bowl (or ziplock bag), cover with plastic wrap. I’d love to hear what you think about the pepper if you try it. Thank you! Lupe’s will also send you their enter fajita meal through the mail! Any help would be much appreciated! CC: You can leave out the tequila. (This helps relieve work frustration also, especially if one has a good Margarita in hand!) Thanks Leigh, I’m glad you liked it! Mix sauce ingredients together in a bowl. It was equal parts olive oil to lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. I know butter and lime but that can’t be all, it’s also foamy at the top. One note: this recipe differs a little from my original version, which excluded the mayo and adobo, and included tequila. Welcome to Part 2 of my Texas Skirt Steak Fajitas Tutorial… In part one, I gave the recipe for the quintessential, Texas style, steak fajita marinade. Here’s a suggested compromise that works for me when cooking them at home …. This is great! 2 lb Skirt Steak 3 clove Garlic 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil 4 tbsp ... Pour over meat and marinade for at least 2 hours. Oh how I have missed Lupe Tortilla’s. I hope this helps! You really should check it out, it is wonderful! First, pineapple juice is what powdered meat tenderizer is usually made from (pineapples or papayas). Boy, did they change their minds! I grabbed a gallon ziploc bag and poured it into that. My brother swears a waiter at Lupes told them they inject the meat. It is hand held, with about 100 small blades. This is a recipe by Robbie Rice for copycat recipes. Remove meat from marinade … In a blender, mix together the lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, … Stacy, thanks for the comment. Any other cookware simply.will.not.do. There are many recipes online; the ones I currently make (can’t find the URL right now) have lard instead of Crisco, and DO NOT use baking powder. What awesome information. Just got off the phone with a Lupe’s manager (after eating way too many of their beef fajitas! Cook steak 9 minutes per side. Fajita Veggies Recipe (Chipotle Copycat) An easy recipe for grilled Fajita Veggies, just like they make at the Chipotle restaurant. Required fields are marked *. Great! Perhaps they are using a little liquid smoke? Here is the completed dish – sour cream, salsa, cheese, and steak on a flour tortilla. Thanks for putting it together. If you look closely, you can see where the meat has been almost perforated in a regular pattern. The other thing I do differently is to cook the meat for awhile, then slice it against the grain and return it to the skillet to finish cooking. They have two in Austin and one in Cedar Park, now. I asked him if he could please give the maranaid. I think that step would be essential. No, I’ve never tried to do the chicken. Mix all ingredients in a large plastic container or glass dish. It could even be adobo maybe? Wow those you have their look just like Lupe’s. I’m thinking the same might be said about life in general ;). He was soooo kind in doing so. I use mine all of the time! They are not the same. When we lived in Texas, our favorite restaurant BY FAR was Lupe Tortilla’s. This gives the beef fajitas a truly authentic Tex-Mex flavor and it works for several reasons. Try it! In fact, they’re so good that they’ve ruined me for store-bought tortillas for the rest of my life. http://www.texasrollingpins.com/tortillarecipe.html, http://huggingthecoast.com/2010/07/17/homemade-flour-tortilla-recipe-weekend-video-spotlight/, http://www.amorettistore.com/Amoretti-Premium-Tequila-Syrup-750mL/dp/B00A66SXWA, http://www.amazon.com/Mister-Tenderizer-Meat-Tenderizing-Machine/dp/B000QX5YJS, https://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Seasoning-Shakeable-Canister/dp/B07CQ8L7YQ. I asked the waiter at Lupe Tortilla one time what was in the marinade and he said the secret was the tequila. Can I leave it out or will it change the taste of the cooked meat? Did you put that in the skillet before cooking the meat? Oh, and DO NOT FORGET to let it rest for 10 minutes when you take it out of the cast iron pan before you start cutting it at a diagonal cross-grain. One last note about marinades, I was reading Steve Raichlen’s Barbecue Bible and remembered him discussing the theory of marinades. Any clue where I can find it or what to substitute instead?? Best fajitas I’ve had besides Lupe’s. Delilah, for my 40th birthday my husband ordered the real deal straight from Lupe’s! And a teaspoon of mayonnaise. I seared the meat on the grill since my cast iron is still pretty new… It was amazing. Does anyone know the recipe for the amazing lime butter that comes with the meal? The absolute BEST tender, juicy Steak Fajitas - even more flavorful than any restaurant! If you test it out, let me know please! I am so greatful someone finally broke the receipt that I am making it at least once a week. They were every bit as tender at the original restaurant, so I’m guessing that they had more time to marinate the skirt steak back then, hence there was no need to tenderizing it. You’re welcome David! I had gotten a bowl of the marinade at the restaurant when I asked for lime… yes! I tried your marinade tonight Susan. Instructions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. I’m going to try adding the mayonnaise and Goya next time like Kathryne recommended. Looks interesting. I started going to the original Lupe Fajitas on Stafford in Houston when it was the only one that existed. I’m so excited to try this recipe tonight, but THIS is one comment I’m so glad I didn’t miss. Serve on warm flour tortillas with Mexican rice, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, etc. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Obviously i can add those myself, as they’re good flavors, but in terms of getting it exactly like Lupe, any thoughts? Bertie – I like your approach to stress relief ;) Thank you for the added information! Place in the fridge for two hours. Even if we are in Houston for two days we go to Lupe’s twice. Colorful, tender-crisp, and healthy, these grilled veggies are ready … Beef or Chicken Fajita Marinade. Personally, I like the original “un-tenderized” version better. Also, once my waiter told me, the meat is kept in vacuum sealed bags with the marinade. In fact, I just read that raw alcohol in marinades keeps the meat from absorbing the flavors from the marinade. You’ve got to use pineapple juice. I made your marinade but added this… a teaspoon of Goya Regular Adobo seasoning. you will never make another fajita recipe again! He claims the oils seal in flavor and keep foods most during grilling. Tastes just like the marinade I was served and the meat just like the fajitas in the restaurant. ; – ))))). Put meat in a shallow glass or plastic container and cover the meat with the marinade (if you have a 1 gallon plastic zip-lock bag - that works perfectly) Put meat in the refrigerator and keep it covered in the marinade for 12- 24 hours, turning meat occasionally. https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2030905033/copycat-chilis-steak-fajitas I, too, lived very close to the Katy Freeway location a number of years ago and loved Lupe’s. Definitely do not run out of the liquor during these tough times LOL!!! He wrote that every marinade has 3 parts: acids (Lemons, Limes, vinegar, yogurt, etc), oils, and aromatics (vegetables, herbs, spices, condiments, etc). It’s for sauteing the peppers and onions! I’m going to give this a shot, as I haven’t made it in awhile. When Lupe’s opened their location on I-45 north, the fajitas didn’t taste as good for about six months, I presume because the pots were new! Do NOT use flank steak or anything else that kinda looks the same…looks can be deceiving. I’ve never been about to get them as good as Lupe’s but I think that is because we have not been able to perfect the charred bits. And if it’s too low, there won’t be enough searing on the outside to really develop the flavor. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Read More…. Rachel, Boy did I hear about it from my family. Thought you all might want to know that Lupe’s will now mail you their marinated fajita meat to cook up yourself! Oil!! Your email address will not be published. I am going to try this next. It was from the August 1998 issue of Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications Simply Perfect Hot & Spicy magazine (maybe they should add more words to the title!). So God Bless Texas, and “Scott”, who posted the fajitas grandioso recipe over at Tastebook. It is an old wooden structure comprised of many small rooms full of rambunctious people, (probably because of their delicious margaritas). Nope, sorry, Kassi! Add a ton of lime juice and veg. Thanks. https://www.foodfanatic.com/recipes/homemade-chilis-chicken-fajitas-recipe We’re going to try this out tomorrow for a bbq. Will probably have to do it on the grill as we will have a large crowd to feed. Soooo looking forward to this…steps one and two complete…now the wait … what to do … where is that tequila and triple sec !! Anne. I also called Lupe’s and they also assured me no tequila or alcohol is in the marinade. Any tips for cooking this with chicken instead? Thanks. I moved to Dallas for 23 years and now I’m in Washington State. And maybe that was true because it did end up being just as good, though not with quite the same atmosphere. Also at the end of the grilling or cooking -however you do it, they melt butter, not toxic margarine, on top of the meat before slicing. The only time i have got the recipe to be close was when I bought skirt that had already been tenderized at Kroger. The final recipe with these changes is what is shown below. They come 22 to each pack but you get 2 pls so you will get 44 altogether. Other than that, however, you’ll have to use some trial and error I think! Extra marinade can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. The fajitas did not have enough of a “lime” flavor. Here’s a close-up, just in case! My som has asked for their beef fajitas for his birthday tomorrow, so I’ll try this copycat recipe and would love to make homemade tortillas as well. Place on grill, sprinkle with pepper-paprika mixture and baste with reserved butter mixture (about … Soak skewers of food in Italian dressing (or marinade) 2 to 3 minutes before starting to cook. 1/2 fresh Jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed, finely chopped (be careful not to touch your eyes or anywhere near your eyes after handling a Jalapeño pepper!) Although, getting the right thickness and tenderness has been a challenge. Then we moved to the Woodlands, so when they opened the one on I-45 north, I think we were there the first week. He walked me through the whole process. I’ve tried the one in Austin, and although delicious, it’s not quite the same. Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a … I’ll give that combo a try. Hi! About making tortillas, I recommend the Homesick Texan cookbook by Lisa Fain. Hope this helps! I’m not experienced enough as a chef to know if you’re right about the oil; the only thing I can suggest is to try it both ways and see what you think. Whoa. Then put it in the lime marinade for 2 hours. John, I have not mastered it! We just moved to FL after 18 yrs in Houston and we are CRAVING these fajitas big time! Welcome to Florida, BTW – that’s where I am too. I just saw it on their website and am going to definitely order one of these days, but first I’m going to try this amazing sounding recipe of yours first, Susan! Scott’s recipe calls for marinade for 2 pounds of skirt steak; IMO this is enough for only about 1.5 pounds. I’ll be trying them in a couple days. if you don’t have the lead-time to marinate yours overnight then put a piece of parchment paper over your fresh and patted dry skirt steak and give it some healthy wallops across the whole skirt strip with a good old-fashioned hand-held tenderizer hammer using the large pattern side. Any closer to those authenticing tortillas and we’re all set. Just found this…we lived in Houston for 4 years and we loved going to Lupes for beef fajitas and margaritas .. limited to going out for food due to COVID-19 but managed to get a piece of skirt steak…everything else is the house – including tequila, triple sec and limes!! You can get it from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Seasoning-Shakeable-Canister/dp/B07CQ8L7YQ) or looking at the ingredient list, it says it contains garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Marinate several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. I still think their fajitas are the best of all. I will do both Chicken and Beef exactly the same…can’t wait! Place chicken on the grill and … Continue to cook at a medium heat about 15 minutes or until peppers are tender. Hi Susan, Tonight I cheated and used store-bought tortillas. Honestly, these are the best fajitas you will ever eat. Let us know when you have posted yours …. I confirmed it with another manager years later. Signs outside tell customers to expect a wait – if you are in a hurry you are encouraged to come back another time. Fragrant and delicious, this homemade chicken fajita marinade works well on seafood, vegetables and other meats as well. Best tortilla fajita is with lots spices, like cajun Place chicken breasts and/or beef (skirt steak) in dish or container making sure that meat is fully submerged and cover tightly. The first step is the marinade. Thank you for posting this Susan.During high school in West Houston in the 80’s I worked at the original Charlie’s Hamburgers. Kevin, I make them myself. LONG LIVE LUPE’S!!!!! The leftover chicken fajitas are great the next day mixed in a green salad. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 days. Also, something seems counterintuitive about oil in marinade, doesnt oil repel aqueous marinade so as to not help absorb? I believe the chefs at Lupe Tortillas run all of their skirt steak through a meat tenderizing machine before they marinate it. PS. Once for the genuine Tex-Mex that is unheard of in PA and once for fajitas. So maybe next time I’ll try it without the tequila, but maybe add some to the pan (to burn off the alcohol) before cooking. Bc it’s not the same. I will leave it out when I try your recipe. First you will want to make your marinade for the steaks! Thank you for posting the recipe. :) Buttah makes everything bettah! You can use the marinade to flavor peppers, onions and/or mushrooms and cook them to go along with your fajitas. Remove meat, slice against the grain into strips, and (optionally) return to pan to finish cooking. Thanks for all the help, blog readers! Yes, this recipe ONLY needs two hours of marinating for perfection! You can get chicken and/or beef in the restaurant, but beef is my favorite. I’ve found that I need to mix it up, let the dough rest, divide it into 12 sections, then let it rest again. I have to tell you, I called lupe’s and talked to the manager, told him I moved from Houston. If this comes even close, you will be my forever hero! We usually grill them. Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I’m beyond delighted that you’ve all continued to figure this out. As of last year, I’ve been exiled in Indiana. If the temperatures is too high, the outside of the meat will get tough before the inside is cooked. The wait was always worth it, though, and each location has a children’s play area with sand and toys…conveniently located next to the outdoor bar. METHOD. Hope that helps! 2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced. Susan, I’ve been trying for years to perfect Lupe’s tortillas also and have come close but never close enough to their heavenly version …. You can also find 1000s of Food Network's best recipes from top chefs, shows and experts. Lupe Tortilla Fajitas Grady Ligon Houston, Texas. Place steak in … What he told me: onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and lots of pepper! The baking powder makes them thicker/fluffier, which is great for some things but not like Lupe’s. I'm Susan and I love to create things. I marinated my skirts for three hours and then grilled them on a hot charcoal grill. I hope it turned out well! By the way, and i’m going to keep posting on here because i’m not a chef, and right now this is the only food that I care about making (fajitas). Take note: cooking these fajitas on cast iron is a MUST. Cover, and allow to marinate overnight. Now, place the steak in a gallon ziplock bag, and pour the marinade over it. I used the recipe at http://www.texasrollingpins.com/tortillarecipe.html. I tried this recipe and it was excellent, however, not perfect. I’m curious too. You want SKIRT steak! It is very similar, but I think your recipe’s addition of garlic and cumin is a great idea! You need to have enough marinade for the meat to settled into; otherwise the steak won’t be tender enough. They didn’t start doing that until after they started expanding into a chain. He has a few marinade recipes with alcohol in them and didn’t mention any issues or concerns about it. Wow! just with out the tequila? I squeeze fresh limes too, and it works. Hope you like it as much as I do! While I was working there the original Lupe Tortillas opened up next door. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including stems. The meat should start to develop a slight “crust” on the outside. So……my guess is the reason tequila works so well in this recipe is it imparts a “smokey” flavor to the fajitas. Mix all together, then place steak in a plastic bag and pour marinade over, seal and marinate for 6 to 24 hours. Things didn’t taste the same for a few months – we joked that they had to get the cast ironed pans good and greased up first. Allows better penetration of the meat with the flavor, I’m sorry I now you all are exited by this is close to lupe recipe but is not that first they don’t use tequila in their recipe don’t get me wrong this recipe is good but is not the lupe recipe. The only problem is they never turn out round! Thanks for sharing the recipe! This may be a stupid question but: you said 1/3cup veg oil plus 2tbsp veg oil. fat: olive oil citrus: orange juice, lime juice herbs and spices: garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika a little something extra special: cilantro How long to marinate steak fajitas… Ingredients. I don’t even remember that stuff…sounds good though. all having a blast! I left out the pepper when i told him what I knew and he responded, “What about the pepper?” Now that it is franchised, I don’t think they make the marinated in house. (I need a tortilla press, maybe!) Reading the recipe, it reminded me of a recipe I made quite a while ago, Tequila-Lime Fajitas, which I found again after rummaging through my bookshelf of cookbooks. I’m not sure on the grill. Cut into strips just before serving with your favorite tortillas and fajita toppings. Marinade for a minimum of 2 hours; I usually let it sit in the marinade, in the refrigerator, overnight. Place steak in marinade and make sure the marinade covers the meat as thoroughly as possible. My family absolutely loved the fajitas last night. And thank you for pinning it, too :). Lupe Tortilla’s Fajitas Grandioso – Copycat Recipe Lupe Tortilla Fajita Marinade 2c fresh squeezed lime juice (~10 limes) 1/2c olive oil 4oz spice mix (= 4oz pepper, 4oz garlic powder, 5oz salt) Combine all ingredients in mixing bowls and whisk together then marinate meat of …

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