Bison Producers of Alberta :: Bison Fajitas and Mexican Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds (685 grams) bison steak (skirt, flank or fajita style), cut into 1-inch strips
• 8 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
• ¼ cup (60 ml) tequila or fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) of chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp (2 ml) grated lime peel
• 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh limejuice
• ½ tsp (2 ml) of salt
• ½ tsp (2 ml) of red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp (1 ml) ground black pepper
• 2/3-cup (150 ml) apple cider
• 1/3-cup (80 ml) olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground chili pepper
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dry mustard
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
• 10 drops red pepper sauce
• 1 can (15 ¼ ounce) pre-cooked pinto beans
• 1 can (15 ounce) pre-cooked black beans
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) finely chopped red onion
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) chopped jicama
• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped yellow pepper
• 3 fresh Ortega chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
• Green leaf of lettuce
• Lime wedges