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Fajita Recipe

Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinade Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the marinade:
  • 6 tablespoons canola or avocado oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup orange or pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
For the vegetables:
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 Anaheim or poblano pepper, sliced into very thin strips
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

For the marinade:
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  1. In a large Ziploc bag (or shallow baking dish about the size of your steak), add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining liquid ingredients and seasonings/spices. Toss or whisk to combine. 
  2. Add the steak and cover with marinade. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, up to 9 hours. 
  3. Remove the steak and pat dry.
  4. In a large skillet or dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil. Add the steak to the skillet and cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until a nice thick crust forms on each side.
  5. Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest while cooking the vegetables.
For the vegetables:
  1. While the steak rests, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Add the peppers, onion, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6-10 minutes, or until the veggies are soft and tender. 
  2. Remove the foil from the steak. Cut the steak against the grain into thin slices. Toss with veggies and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 914mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2485IU (50%) Vitamin C 110.8mg (123%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 4.9mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 914mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2485IU 50%
Vitamin C 110.8mg 123%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 4.9mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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