What do the cooks do that makes the beef in the fajatis so tender? Do they marinade it or just cook it for a?

Question

long period of time to make it tender?

Answer 1

It depends on the ingredients, but marinades generally help to make the meat more tender. Also if the fajitas are made from skirt steak or flank steak, cutting the meat into thin strips on the bias of the grain also helps to make it tender since this helps to break down the fibers.

The recipes we use for making beef fajitas at home recommend grilling over a direct-high fire on a covered grill. For grilling times we use the cookout calculator at charcoalbob.com. It gives you instructions for how to grill flank steak and skirt steak of various thickness to the doneness wanted.

There are also many steak fajita recipes that recommend using a rub made of hot spices.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

When I make them, I tenderize the steak before cutting it. *beat the steak with forks just in case you dont know* After I cut the meat, I marinade it in the fajita season for an hour or so. When your choosing a cut of meat make sure that its not too lean either.

Answer 3

I thoroughly pierce the roast with a fork and add the seasonings. bake covered at 350 for an hour and then reduce heat to 300 for another couple hours. It is usually fork tender at that time.

Answer 4

Well to begin with, fajitas are made with whats called "skirt" steak which is naturally very tender. Then it is marinated which also tenderizes it more.

Answer 5

punch it a few times and then cover in oil and garlic and ginger etc etc and leavein the fridge for a few hours

it's called tenderising

makes it tender

and use good meat

Answer 6

its the type/grade of meat ....... I was told it was made with flank steak or briskett, but don't quote me