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Steak Fajita Marinade
This Steak Fajita Marinade is made with olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and flavorful herbs for tender and juicy fajitas!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 72 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl), add all the ingredients except the steak and toss to combine.
- Add the steak and toss with marinade to coat.
- Seal the bag or cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, transfer to a clean large surface and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steak with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill or cook to your desired internal temperature.
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Notes
- Click here to learn how to cook steak fajitas as well as my favorite fajita veggies!
- This marinade is best when used with 1 or 2 pounds of protein. If you're making more than 2 pounds, double the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10.7mg
(12%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10.7mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.