Grilled Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 12 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Grilled Steak Fajitas
Description
This recipe begins by marinating the steak in a blend of orange and lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and a steak fajitas seasoning blend, allowing the meat to absorb citrus acidity and umami. After a two-hour marinade, the steak is grilled over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side to achieve a nicely seared exterior while maintaining juiciness.
Resting the steak before slicing ensures the juices redistribute, and slicing against the grain produces tender, easy-to-chew strips. Meanwhile, bell peppers of assorted colors and a large white onion are sautéed in a pan over high heat until softened and slightly charred, adding a smoky sweetness and texture contrast.
The components are served together with warm tortillas, providing a build-your-own fajita meal that offers a balance between savory, tangy steak and sweet-roasted vegetables. This method captures essential fajita elements with straightforward seasoning and cooking steps.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs skirt steak or flank steak, too!, or flap steak
Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp steak fajitas seasoning blend
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Construction
- 4 bell pepper color variety, sliced into strips
- 1 white onion sliced into strips, large
- 12 tortillas
Instructions
- Mix together the marinade ingredients and add the steak. Toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.
- Grill the steak over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes each side. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
- While steak is cooking: In a large sauté pan over high heat roast the bell peppers and onions until slightly limp and charred. Set aside.
- Serve sliced steak and vegetables with warm tortillas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3030IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 116.3mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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