Spicy and Sizzling Easy Beef Fajitas
These easy beef fajitas will be a new family classic. Tender and juicy beef steak in a smokey and spicy homemade marinated. Grilled beef and veggies wrapped in soft tortillas with avocado and lime. Kitchen tested, family approved.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 634kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak or other quick cooking steak
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 red chilli pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
For the marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Chilli Powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- In a mixing jug, combine all the marinade ingredients and whisk until incorporated. Place the steak in a shallow dish, so that it fits snuggly. Pour the marinade over the beef and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the steak is marinating, slice and cook the vegetables. Place the oil in a non stick skillet and heat on high. Add the peppers and onion and cook until the vegetables are tender, but still have a slight crunch. Place in the oven to keep warm while you sear the beef.
- Heat a grill pan over very high heat. Toast the flour tortillas in the grill pan for about a minute each side. Once the tortillas are toasted, place the steak in the pan and grill on each side for about 5 minutes, or until each side is charred and smokey. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Place the veggies and the sliced beef in a bowl to serve at the table along side the tortillas, sliced chillies, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
Note 1. The marinade can be made a day (or several days) in advance and left in a container in the fridge ready for the beef.
Note 2. The beef can be marinated the night before grilling to add extra flavour. Simply place the steak and marinade in a ziplock bag in the fridge, or place in a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2985IU | Vitamin C: 153.8mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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