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Steak Fajitas
These steak fajitas contain tender marinated beef with plenty of colorful peppers and onions, all grilled to flavorful perfection. A restaurant style meal that can easily be made at home!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers thinly sliced, can use red, orange, yellow or a combination of colors
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa etc for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, cumin, garlic, water, smoked paprika, onion powder and chili powder in a gallon sized resealable bag or large bowl.
- Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the steak, onions and peppers to the marinade. Chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 6 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium high heat.
- Add the steak and cook for 5-6 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from grill and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the peppers and onions in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Season with salt to taste.
- Slice the steak thinly across the grain. Arrange the steak over the peppers and onions. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2700IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
81.7mg
(91%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2700IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 81.7mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.