Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Chimichurri
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4.8
Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Chimichurri
Description
The dish starts with a custom steak and vegetable seasoning combining chili powder, cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Top sirloin steak cubes are massaged with olive oil and seasoning and rested up to overnight for flavor penetration.
Bell peppers in red, yellow, and green along with red onion are tossed with the remaining seasoning and olive oil. The steak and vegetables are threaded alternately onto skewers, then grilled over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until grill marks form and the steak reaches medium-rare around 7 to 9 minutes.
The accompanying cilantro chimichurri blends cilantro, parsley, jalapeno, garlic, green onion, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper. This sauce adds fresh herbal brightness and acidity that cuts through the charred meat and peppers, enhancing the fajita flavors. Extra chimichurri can be stored refrigerated for several days.
Wooden skewers should be soaked beforehand to prevent burning. The acidity of the chimichurri can be adjusted by adding more olive oil if a smoother, less sharp flavor is preferred.
Ingredients
Steak and Vegetable Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano rubbed between the palms of your hands
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Steak Fajita Skewers
- 2 pounds top sirloin steak cut into approximately 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, yellow
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 red onion halved then each half cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
Cilantro Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves packed
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley packed
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
Steak Fajita Skewers
- In a small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the steak and vegetable seasoning.
- In a gallon sized freezer bag place the steak cubes, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Seal the bag, pressing out all of the air, then massage the oil and seasoning into the steak. Let it rest for several minutes or even overnight if you want to make it ahead of time.
- In a medium sized bowl or another freezer bag, add the peppers, red onion, remaining seasoning mix and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Thread 8-10 metal or (soaked) wooden skewers evenly with the steak and vegetables. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper before placing them on the grill.
- Grill the skewers, turning them occasionally, until grill marks appear. Approximately 7-9 minutes for medium-rare. Serve the skewers topped with the cilantro chimichurri or alongside them for dipping.
Cilantro Chimichurri
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and purée until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve. Makes 1 cup.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- You can adjust the cilantro chimichurri acidity by adding 1-2 tablespoons more olive oil for a milder sauce.
- Extra chimichurri sauce keeps well refrigerated for several days and can be used as a condiment beyond the skewers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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