I got this recipe from the border town of Del Rio TX more than 30 years ago. It is not the fajitas you will get on a sizzling plate at a Mexican restaurant but the flavor is intense. I have served this dozens of times at home and in many locations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia and it always gets rave reviews. When I got the recipe it called for 100 pounds of beef and 100 pounds of chicken. I had to scale it down a bit for 16 people. I thought I would share it with the Sig Forum Chefs here for your epicurean delight.

If you use the recipe let me know, I would like to know how it went for you.
Fajita Recipe

For 16 Adults

Marinade:

8 cups picante sauce
4 cups soy sauce
2 cups red wine vinegar
½ jar ground thyme
½ jar rosemary
2 oz lemon juice
¼ jar crushed red pepper
½ jar coarse ground black pepper

The Meat:

16 boneless chicken breasts (we have used pheasant also)
5 pounds flank steak (we have also used venison)
Or any combination thereof
Marinate beef and chicken separately
Leave chicken breasts whole but butterfly them

Mix ingredients for marinade
separate containers for beef and poultry
Marinate meat in cold refrigerator for 4-5 days

Cook the meat on the grill.
Slice chicken into ¼ inch strips after cooking
Keep warm in a warmer or crockpot

Boil some of the marinade for 5 minutes then strain out the chunks. We put the strained liquid into the warmer to keep the meat moist and add flavor.

Serve with warmed tortillas with on the side chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, refried beans, sliced black olives, picante sauce, sliced jalapenos, and Cholula. Yellow rice and refried beans make good sides.

Bon Apetite

Thank you for sharing this, it sounds delicious.

I think I'm still going to have to quarter that recipe, but it looks fantastic. Thank you!

Sounds very interesting. I have a couple of questions though. How big is a jar? And what kind of picante sauce do you recommend?

Thanks!
JP

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Originally posted by jprebb:
Sounds very interesting. I have a couple of questions though. How big is a jar? And what kind of picante sauce do you recommend?

Thanks!
JP

A standard size spice jar from McCormick is about 1/2 oz. The size that fits in your spice rack.

We use Pace brand Medium picante, which we can get in a large jug. Mild seems a little too bland for us and some of the kids can't handle the hot so medium it is.

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Originally posted by HayesGreener:
A standard size spice jar from McCormick is about 1/2 oz. The size that fits in your spice rack.

We use Pace brand Medium picante, which we can get in a large jug. Mild seems a little too bland for us and some of the kids can't handle the hot so medium it is.

Thank you! I hope to try this out very soon!

JP