Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Sauce

Name: Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin steak; 1 red onion; 3 colorful bell peppers; 1 Tbsp olive oil; salt and fresh cracked black pepper; a large handful of cilantro; Juice of 1 lemon; splash of olive oil; pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
229 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Sauce

Julie Valencia

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Steak Fajita Skewers with Cilantro Pesto ~ this easy 30 minute meal is a fun way to enjoy fajitas ~ serve them on or off the skewer, with rice, couscous, or tortillas.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb top sirloin steak
1 red onion
3 colorful bell peppers you'll only need half of each
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Cilantro Pesto

a large handful of cilantro well washed and de-stemmed
Juice of 1 lemon
splash of olive oil
pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Trim any fat and cut the steak into bite sized cubes. Cut the peppers and onion into bite sized pieces as well.
If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes so they will not burn under the broiler. Thread the meat, onions and peppers onto the skewers in any pattern you like. You can stretch out the meat by using more of the veggies. For meat lovers, go heavier on the steak.
Lay out the skewers on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the pan on the highest position under the broiler and broil on high until the meat and vegetables start to get good color. The time will depend what size you cut your meat. I cut mine truly bite sized, so mine took only 5 minutes. No need to turn the skewers.
I like to get a good char on my skewers, but I don't want to over cook the steak, so when the steak is just cooked the way i like it I remove the pan, then put a muffin tin on the oven rack, and place the skewer pan on top of that. This gets the skewers right up next to the broiler flame and will finish off the skewers with perfect charring. This will take less than a minute, watch it carefully.
Serve on or off the skewer, with rice, couscous, or tortillas. Drizzle with lots of cilantro pesto.
To make the pesto: Fill the bowl of a small food processor with the cilantro, and pulse until reduced in bulk, scraping down the sides. Add the lemon juice and a splash of oil, and process until pureed. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

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Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 650mg (27%) Potassium 633mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2795IU (56%) Vitamin C 116mg (129%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	229kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	67mg	22%
Sodium	650mg	27%
Potassium	633mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2795IU	56%
Vitamin C	116mg	129%
Calcium	38mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%