Jul 13 2026
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Hickory Smoked Fajitas Recipe

Inspired by Dinner For Two
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Green Chile Queso Flour Tortillas Guacamole

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Ingredients

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For the Hickory Smoked Fajitas

For the Green Chile Queso

For the Guacamole

For the Flour Tortillas

Method

For the Hickory Smoked Fajitas

  1. 1

    Marinate the Flank Steak

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Flank Steak

    Preheat your grill or smoker to medium-high heat. Add soaked hickory wood chips for smoke flavor. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 6-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet, add a little olive oil and sauté the sliced peppers and onion until tender.

  5. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Once the steak is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain. Serve with the sautéed vegetables.

For the Green Chile Queso

  1. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    In a saucepan over low heat, combine Velveeta, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 7

    Add Flavor

    Mix in green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

For the Guacamole

  1. 9

    Mash the Avocados

    In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork.

  2. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    Add lime juice, diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, and salt. Mix until combined.

For the Flour Tortillas

  1. 11

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 12

    Incorporate Fat

    Add lard or shortening and mix until crumbly.

  3. 13

    Add Water

    Gradually add warm water until the dough forms. Knead until smooth.

  4. 14

    Cook the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into small balls, roll out each ball, and cook on a hot skillet for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned.

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