Picanha Steak Fajitas with Mexican Street Corn Elotes, Guacamole & Salsa

Method

1. 1Make corn

   • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the corn and boil for 5 min, then drain.
   • Carefully, using a sharp knife, cut the corn in half
   • Once cooled, spread a small amount of sour cream all over the corn, (reserving the rest for serving).
   • Sprinkle with the grated parmesan and a pinch of fajita seasoning, pressing down so it sticks all over.
   • Save the rest of fajita seasoning for the steaks.

   Tip: You can also grill the corn on a BBQ or if you have a gas cooker, place it over the flame to char all over!

2. 2Make sides

   • Meanwhile, slice the lime in quarters.
   • Slice the cherry tomatoes in half or quarters.
   • Trim and slice the spring onions.
   • Pick and finely chop coriander
   • Deseed the avocado.
   • In one bowl, mash the avocado with coriander and half the spring onions. Season with a squeeze of lime, salt and pepper.
   • In another bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes with the remaining spring onions. Season with a squeeze of lime, salt and pepper.

3. 3Fry veg

   • Peel and finely slice the onions
   • Deseed and chop the pepper into strips.
   • Heat a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
   • Fry the onions and peppers for 5-7 min until softened and charred.
   • Add the coriander cumin powder, a pinch of chipotle powder (spicy!), a pinch of salt and pepper, and fry for 1 min further.
   • Transfer to a plate and reserve the pan.

4. 4Fry steak

   • Pat the steaks dry with kitchen paper.
   • Rub with oil and season all sides with salt, pepper, and remaining fajita seasoning.
   • Heat the reserved pan over high heat.
   • Fry the steaks for 2-4 min on each side (including the fat cap) until cooked to your preferred doneness.
   • Transfer the steaks to a plate and leave to rest for 3-4 min.

   Tip: Resting the steak is as crucial as frying — it lets juices settle and fibers relax for a tender bite and cleaner plate.

5. 5Warm tortillas

   • Meanwhile, warm the tortilla in a pan, microwave, or oven.

6. 6Serve

   • Slice the Picanha Steak and arrange as a Fajita Platter with the Mexican Street Corn Elotes, Guacamole, and Salsa. Serve the reserved sour cream on the side.