Grilled Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Grilled Steak Fajitas
Description
This recipe begins by marinating flank or skirt steak in a mixture of fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. The acidic lime juice helps tenderize the beef, while the spices build a robust flavor profile. The meat should marinate for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
The steak is grilled over medium-high heat, typically 7-9 minutes per side, then rested before slicing thinly across the grain to preserve tenderness. Meanwhile, sliced white onion and green and red bell peppers are seasoned and cooked in olive oil until they are tender but still retain some crispness.
The components are served with warmed flour tortillas, allowing diners to build their own fajitas with optional toppings. This method delivers a satisfying combination of smoky, spiced beef and sweet, softened vegetables that work well for casual meals.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Vegetables
- 1 white onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded & sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded & sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 8 medium flour tortillas 8-inch
- toppings as desired
Instructions
- Combine beef, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak 7-9 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or to reach desired doneness. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle onions and peppers with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil to a pan and add onions. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add sliced peppers and cook and additional 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Slice steak across the grain. Fill warmed tortillas with steak, peppers and desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 887mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 69.1mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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