Ostrich Fajitas
Ostrich Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Marinated ostrich strips grill quickly with peppers and onions for flavorful fajitas. This crowd-pleasing dish shows ostrich works beautifully in casual preparations.
Cultural Context
This Tex-Mex adaptation to ostrich demonstrates the meat's versatility across world cuisines. Quick-cooking keeps lean ostrich tender while bold seasonings add excitement.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*For Marinade
*For Fajitas
3Cooking Instructions
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Marinating: Whisk together all marinade ingredients. Add ostrich and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate 4-24 hours.
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Vegetable Prep: Toss peppers and onions with oil, salt, and pepper.
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Grilling Ostrich: Heat grill to high. Remove ostrich from marinade and pat slightly dry. Grill 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Grilling Vegetables: Grill peppers and onions in grill basket until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
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Resting: Transfer ostrich to cutting board and rest 5 minutes under foil tent.
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Slicing: Slice ostrich thinly against the grain.
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Warming Tortillas: Warm tortillas on grill or in skillet.
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Service: Serve sliced ostrich and vegetables with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Chef's Notes
- Slice against the grain for tenderness
- Don't overcook - ostrich is best medium-rare
- Marinating adds flavor and moisture
- Interactive family-style dining
Wine Pairing
Spicy Tempranillo or Mexican beer complements fajitas perfectly.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 380 calories, 44g protein, 16g fat, 24g carbohydrates. High protein with vegetables.
