Denver Beer Co.’s Rocky Mountain Lager goes perfectly with these tasty treats

By Kristen Kuchar

Denver Beer Co. boasts a seasonally inspired menu, and these fajita tacos were a great addition to the summertime lineup even though they are great year-round. The steak is marinated overnight with a mix of ingredients, including the brewery’s Rocky Mountain Lager. The classic American lager is the ideal pairing for the tacos, especially since it’s part of the cooking process. The tacos are topped with pickled radishes and whatever fajita garnish fits your taste.

Ingredients
2 lbs skirt steak
1 each medium white onion, bell pepper and poblano pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 limes (2 juiced and 1 for wedges)
2 cans Rocky Mountain Lager (1 for marinade, 1 for drinking while cooking)
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1.5 tsp black pepper
1 bunch cilantro
16-20 mini corn or flour tortillas

For pickled radishes:
5 small red radishes
1 lime (juiced)
1.5 tsp salt

Directions

Julienne onions and peppers and mix with garlic and lime juice.

Remove excess fat and silverskin from skirt steak and pat dry. In a large mixing bowl or deep dish, combine steak, vegetables and one can of Rocky Mountain Lager. Mix ingredients and be sure to fully cover meat with marinade. Refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the grill. Cook steak on high heat each side for 3-5 minutes for medium finish. Rest meat for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Heat tortillas. Place one and a half ounces (give or take) of steak on each tortilla, garnish with pickled radishes, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Add desired condiments, such as salsa and guacamole, and enjoy!

For pickled radishes: Trim ends of radishes and thinly slice as evenly as possible. Place in a small container, add lime juice and salt, and mix well. Let sit for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).