Serves 12

4 pounds sirloin steak

⅓ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, pressed

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

2 bell peppers, preferably different colors

2 large onions

• Coat steak generously with olive oil. Rub garlic on both sides.

• Combine salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Sprinkle over steak.

• Grill steak over hot coals or sear in a hot skillet, starting with 2 minutes on each side. Cook as desired, being careful not to overcook. Remove to a platter.

• Trim bell peppers and onions and cut into strips. Add a small amount of oil to skillet and stir-fry onions and peppers for 2 minutes. Or coat onions and peppers with oil and place in a grill basket over hot coals until just crisp and tender.

• Slice steak across the grain into thin strips. Arrange peppers and onions over steak and serve.

Time Saver

Here's an entertaining tip: Grill and slice fajita ingredients in advance. Just before serving, heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add a little oil and stir-fry the fajita ingredients quickly, just enough to heat through and fill the house with wonderful aromas. Bring the chicken or beef to the table still sizzling.