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Grilled Steak Faijtas
These Grilled Steak Fajitas are the perfect departure from burgers and hot dogs for simmer grilling. Marinated in the morning, throw on the grill with a medley of bell peppers and onions, and serve in charred tortillas with all your favorite fixings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 fajitas
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 2 large limes
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tsp Salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 8 small flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- avocado slices
- tomatoes diced
- extra sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Add flank steak to a large plastic ziplock bag. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne to the bag as well. Zip up. Massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
- Preheat the grill to a high heat - about 450 degrees. Place a grill pan or sheet on one side of the grill. Once the steak has marinated, remove and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt on both sides. Add the peppers and onions to a medium bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little bit of pepper.
- Add the pepper to the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add steak on the uncovered side of the grill. Use tongs to toss the peppers. Close the grill. Let the steak cook for about 4 minutes. Use tongs to flip the steak over. Toss the peppers again. If they are charred enough, remove from the grill.
- Cook the steak another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness. (For skirt steak you really want medium-rare to medium which is an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees. It will increase 5 degrees as it rests. Remove the steak and peppers from the grill. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the steak against the grain into thin slices. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1666IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1666IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.