How To Make Grilled Steak Faijtas
These generously-marinated Grilled Steak Fajitas are delicious and filling, grilled with bell peppers and onions, then served in toasted tortillas.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2lbsflank steak
- 2large limes
- ¼cupolive oil,plus an additional 2 tbsp
- 3cloveslarge garlic,grated
- 1tbspchili powder
- 2tspcumin,ground
- ½tspgarlic powder
- ½tsponion powder
- ¼tspcayenne pepper,optional
- 2tspsalt,divided
- ½tsppaprika
- 2large bell peppers,sliced
- 1medium onion,sliced
- 8small flour tortillas
For Optional Toppings:
- sour cream,plus extra for serving
- guacamole
- avocado,slices
- tomatoes,diced
Instructions
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Add the flank steak to a large plastic ziplock bag.
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Add the lime juice, ¼ cup of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne to the bag as well.
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Zip up. Massage the marinade into the meat.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
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Preheat the grill to high heat, about 450 degrees F.
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Place a grill pan or sheet on a side of the grill.
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Once the steak has been marinated, remove, and sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons of salt on both sides.
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Add the peppers and onions to a medium bowl.
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Toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and a little bit of pepper.
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Add the pepper to the grill.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, and then add steak on the uncovered side of the grill. Use tongs to toss the peppers.
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Close the grill. Let the steak cook for about 4 minutes.
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Use tongs to flip the steak over.
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Toss the peppers again. Once charred enough, remove from the grill.
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Cook the steak for another 3 to 4 minutes or until it reaches the desired doneness.
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Remove the steak and peppers from the grill.
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Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
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Use a sharp knife to cut the steak against the grain into thin slices.
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Serve in warm tortillas with favorite toppings.
Recipe Notes
For skirt steak, medium-rare to medium is the most ideal doneness, which is an internal temperature of 140 to 145 degrees F. It will increase by 5 degrees as it rests.Â
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 389.74kcal
- Fat:Â 19.42g
- Saturated Fat:Â 5.35g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.01g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 10.27g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 2.04g
- Carbohydrates:Â 25.79g
- Fiber:Â 3.11g
- Sugar:Â 3.77g
- Protein:Â 28.13g
- Cholesterol:Â 77.11mg
- Sodium:Â 550.04mg
- Calcium:Â 116.37mg
- Potassium:Â 595.74mg
- Iron:Â 3.95mg
- Vitamin A: 84.67µg
- Vitamin C:Â 60.18mg
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