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Grilled Steak Fajitas

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword steak fajitas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade Steak 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. flank steak sirloin steak or skirt steak
  • 2-3 bell peppers various colors, sliced thin
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • sour cream optional
  • jalapenos optional
  • Steak Fajita Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • lime juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade for the steak and let it sit for at least an hour before grilling.  Bring the steak to room temperature for even cooking before grilling.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Slice the peppers and onions
  • Once the grill is hot, place the marinated steak on the grill, flipping often until the steak reaches 170 degrees internal temperature.  Depending on the thickness of your steak, it could be 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Measure the internal temperature of the steak at the thickest part.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan.  Once the oil is hot, add the sliced peppers and onions.
  • Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, oregano and a pinch of cumin.  Cook over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes.  Once the vegetables are soft and slightly charred on the edges, remove from the heat.
  • Slice the steak think against the grain.
  • Serve in warmed tortillas with the peppers, onions and your choice of toppings like sour cream, avocados, salsa and cheese.