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Skirt Steak Fajitas
Skirt Steak is one of our all time favorite proteins to marinade with tons of lime and cilantro and then sauté or toss on the grill.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 Lime
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup cilantro packed
- 1/4 cup tequila PARENTS, DON’T WORRY. ALL THE ALCOHOL BURNS OFF AND YOU’RE JUST LEFT WITH GREAT FLAVOR, but you can leave it out all together and they’re still yummy!
- 1 pound skirt/hanger steak this marinade also works well with chicken and shrimp
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- Oil as needed
Instructions
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, food processor or in a bowl using an immersion blender (you can also chop the ingredients by hand and stir to combine).
- Place the skirt steak in a zipper bag with the marinade (you may need to cut it into several large slabs).
- Marinate the meat for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large saute pan over medium to high heat or you could also cook the meat on a grill or use a grill pan.
- Place the drained meat in the saute pan or grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Place on a cutting board and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat another tbsp of the oil in the saute pan over medium heat and cook the onions and peppers for 4-5 minutes.
- Slice the meat.
- Cover a tortilla with desired accompaniments, meat, onions and peppers.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
888mg
(37%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1.009IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.009IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.