Flank Steak Fajitas
This Flank Steak Fajitas recipe is likely to cause a stir at the table when the sizzling cast iron is placed down. Marinated and then cooked in just 20 minutes this is my take on the classic Tex-Mex dish.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 92.19kcal
Equipment
- Cast iron pan optional if using grill
- Grill optional if using cast iron pan
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 pound flank stank or skirt steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Peppers and Onions
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- Tortillas
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- To a large bowl or plastic bag, add the steak and all of the marinade ingredients. Toss or mix to coat all sides of the steak.1 pound flank stank, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Grill
- Heat a grill to high heat, about 450 degrees.
- Place the steak on the grill and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Cast Iron Pan
- Heat a cast iron pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak and cook for about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove from the pan and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Peppers and Onions
- While the steak is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and pour in the olive oil. Once hot, add the vegetables and spices to the pan.2 bell peppers, 1 red onion, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Toss to coat in the oil and spices. Sauté for about 15 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the fajitas in each tortilla with sliced steak topped with peppers and onions, salsa and guacamole. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.Tortillas, Salsa, Guacamole, Lime wedges
Notes
- Heat the tortillas. Warm tortillas in the microwave or over the flame of a gas stove before stuffing them as this helps prevent them from breaking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 92.19kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.61g | Protein: 1.45g | Fat: 5.81g | Saturated Fat: 0.82g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.78g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.95g | Sodium: 889.9mg | Potassium: 260.6mg | Fiber: 2.39g | Sugar: 5.38g | Vitamin A: 2392.23IU | Vitamin C: 92.03mg | Calcium: 26.98mg | Iron: 0.98mg
