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Steak Fajitas
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Steak Fajitas

Grilled Steak Fajitas are even tastier than your favorite restaurant version! Tender marinated steak, peppers and onions are quickly grilled with hardwood smoke that will satisfy any Tex-Mex dinner cravings. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time1 day
Total Time1 day 35 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: fajita marinade, fajitas, how to grill fajitas, what kind of steak for fajitas
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 871kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin steak
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons green or red chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil divided
  • 4 limes
  • 2 cups thin sliced or diced bell peppers
  • 2 cups thin sliced yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • fresh limes for garnish
  • Flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup homemade salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Slice the steak into thin strips. 
  • Prepare the marinade: mixing brown sugar, garlic, chile powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper together in a bowl.  
  • Pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil and lime juice from 2 limes, whisking together.
  • Pour marinade into a zip top baggie with the sliced steak, squeezing out excess air.
  • Seal and turn over several times until steak is well coated in the marinade.
  • Refrigerate steak at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours if possible.
  • Prepare a grill fire to about 400° using pecan or oak for smoke flavor.
  • Slice the peppers and onions. 
  • Place a griddle or a cast iron skillet onto the grill. Close the grill for about 2 - 3 to heat the griddle.
  • Coat the cooking surface with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add peppers and onions. 
  • Cook, stirring often until vegetables start to caramelize.
  • Remove peppers and onions to a pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the griddle. 
  • Place marinated steak onto the griddle and cook, stirring frequently.
  • When steak starts to brown, squeeze juice of one lime over steak. Continue to cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add peppers and onions back to the griddle. Mix with steak, cooking about 2 more minutes.
  • Carefully remove griddle from the grill. 
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime slices.
  • Serve steak and onions with flour tortillas, salsa, cheese and sour cream.

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Notes

Stove Top Method:
Follow the same directions cooking over medium- high heat on the stove top using a cast iron skillet or griddle.
Store Leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 906mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g