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Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri
Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri are perfectly seasoned tender and juicy steak skewers with bell peppers. The Avocado Chimichurri is the perfect dipping sauce to these skewers making the best summer meal!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
Avocado Chimichurri
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper and toss until the meat is evenly coated in the spices.
- Thread the steak on the skewers, along with 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, and ½ red onion cut into 1-inch pieces .
- Grill the skewers over medium-high heat on the grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to your liking. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve them with the avocado chimichurri.
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Avocado Chimichurri
- Add ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 avocado, 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
926mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1783IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1783IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.