Fajita Steak Pinwheel Skewers

Rolling into the Weekend 
Sorry, that’s the best title I could think of…

Now, I’m not sure how many folks in the states are home this weekend, many are enjoying hopefully a long holiday and I wish everyone a safe Memorial Day.

This is a little different version of a fajita recipe. It’s one I made up last weekend but it turned out really great. Flavorful, with just a hint of Mexican essence, more of a grilled shish-ka-bob taste actually and that’s just fine with me. I think the next time I might add to the marinade a tablespoon of pureed chipotles in adobo sauce to give it a little more kick. Either way, I think you will like it. Enjoy!

Fajita Steak Pinwheel Skewers

About 2 pounds flank or sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick

For the marinade paste
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon crushed oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lime zest

For the basting sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons Wesson oil

In a small blender or chopper, pulse the garlic, jalapeños, and onions to finely chop. Spoon into a large bowl and add remaining marinade ingredients mixing well.

Cut steak into thin strips, half to quarter inch wide, down the longest side of the steaks. Add to the marinade and coat all pieces. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Mix the basting sauce together in a small saucepan, warm for a minute or two and set aside.

To assemble skewers, take each piece of meat and twirl around on a flat surface making a pinwheel. I used a large baking pan. Run a metal or wooden (soaked) skewer through several so that you have 5 or 6 on each skewer.

Place on a medium high grill, mop with the basting sauce and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side basting several times on each side or cook until desired doneness. 

See what others are grilling with my good friend Dara and the summertime food event...“Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese, Rösle, Emile Henry, Rouxbe and ManPans.”