Steak Fajitas
Marinated and grilled steak with onions and peppers stuffed into warm flour tortillas.
Servings: 10 fajitas
Ingredients
Fajita seasoning:
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steak Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime
- 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
Fajitas:
- Canola or vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeed and cut into strips
- 1 red or white onion cut into strips
- 1 lime
- Salt
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomato, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
Fajita Seasoning and Marinade
- In a small bowl, combine fajita seasoning. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning with 2 tablespoons of oil, minced garlic and the juice of 1 lime. Place flank steak into a resealable bag and pour marinade in, massaging into the meat to evenly coat. Let marinate for 1 hour, or longer in the refrigerator. (If refrigerated, let meat sit at room temperature 30 minutes prior to cooking).
For Stovetop Steak
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron or other heavy bottomed skillet or grill pan. Wipe most of the marinade off of the meat and sprinkle with salt and place in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, flipping once, for medium rare or 5-6 minutes for well done. Transfer to a plate to rest and tent with foil.
For Grilled Steak
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Grill steak, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to rest while you cook the veggies on the stovetop.
Fajita Assembly
- Add a tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the vegetables. Seasoning with remaining fajita seasoning (about 3/4 tablespoon) and a pinch of salt. Cook 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached. Squeeze lime juice over the veggies and toss.
- Slice steak against the grain. Warm tortillas in the microwave or char on the stovetop. Fill with sliced steak, veggies and desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Enjoy cold, like on top of a salad, or warmed gently on the stovetop.
- Pro tip: Reheat steak with a little butter to keep it from drying out.
- When slicing the steak, cut against the grain.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fajita | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
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