Skirt Steak Fajitas

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    833 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Skirt Steak Fajitas

The quick and easy skirt steak fajitas are filled with warm, smoky spices and taste so much better than anything store-bought!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 recipe Fajita Seasoning (or Taco, page 39 or 40; see Simply Scratch Tip)
  • ¼ cup grape-seed or olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped, plus more for serving)
  • pounds skirt steak (halved crosswise)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (halved and sliced vertically)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • ½ orange bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 2 Wedges of lime

To Serve

  • Skillet Refried Black Beans (page 195)
  • Pico de Gallo (page 81)
  • 5- Minute Avocado Spread (page 80)
  • 1 cup cotija cheese
  • 16 warm tortillas
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Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the garlic, fajita seasoning, grapeseed oil, and cilantro. Toss the steak to coat in the marinade. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the butter, olive oil, and onion in the skillet. Season with the salt, stir, and cook until the edges of the onion are deeply golden yet still a bit firm, about 10 minutes. Add the peppers and cook for 5 to 8 minutes more, depending on how done you want them. Transfer the onion and peppers to a small dish.
  3. Working in two batches, sear the steak on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 8 minutes before slicing into thin strips. Return the strips and any juices from the cutting board to the skillet, squeeze in the juice from the lime wedges, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  4. On a warm tortilla, spread a spoonful of refried beans and top with steak, onions and peppers, avocado spread, Cotija cheese, and more cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cooking the chicken just takes a little longer than the steak, but it’s equally as delicious.
  • Reprinted from Simply Scratch by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2015, Laurie McNamara

Nutrition Information

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Calories 833kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 878mg (37%) Potassium 908mg (26%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1365IU (27%) Vitamin C 52.2mg (58%) Calcium 307mg (31%) Iron 5.1mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 833 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 833kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 878mg 37%
Potassium 908mg 19%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1365IU 27%
Vitamin C 52.2mg 58%
Calcium 307mg 31%
Iron 5.1mg 28%

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

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