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Restaurant Style Steak Fajitas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450
Delicious and easy-to-make steak fajitas that taste just like your favorite restaurant. Marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served with grilled peppers and onions.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 4 limes, juice of (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 Serrano pepper (seeded and diced finely)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp agave
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chile powder
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

Fajitas

  • 1.5 pounds flank steak (can sub skirt steak)
  • 1 large onion (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
  • 3 bell peppers (stemmed and seeded, cut into strips)
  • 12 flour tortillas

Instructions 

  • Whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, serrano pepper, soy sauce, agave, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, and chile powder. Transfer 1/4 cup of marinade to a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Half the steaks crosswise and transfer to a ziplock bag. Pour marinade over steak and seal the bag. Let steak marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from bag and place on the grill, discard of remaining marinade. Cook steak 4-6 minutes per side, or until the desired doneness. Remove steak from the grill at let it rest.
  • Brush veggies with oil and add veggies to the grill. Grill veggies turning occasionally, until charred and softened about 8-12 minutes.
  • Warm tortillas and wrap in a clean dish towel to keep warm.
  • Slice steak against the grain in thin slices and brush with the raining 1/4 cup marinade. Serve with peppers, onions, and warm tortillas. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice to the veggies after grilling.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $25
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Steak