Steak Fajitas with Traditional Marinade
These easy and delicious steak fajitas start with traditional Marinade of lime juice, crushed garlic and onions. They're the standard by which I judge all fajitas
Servings 6
Calories 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
Traditional Marinade
- 6 ounces onion
- ½ cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Charred Onions and Peppers
- 6 ounces red bell pepper
- 6 ounces green bell pepper
- onions from the marinade
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Steak Fajita Marinade:
- Roll 4 limes back-and-forth on the counter, pressing firmly, to make juicing easier. Cut and juice the limes. Peal and crush the garlic cloves, giving them a quick rough chop and put with the lime juice. Slice a medium onion into rings about ⅜ inch thick. Cut the skirt steak in half and place into a large zip-loc bag. Pour the lime juice and oil into the bag. Add onions and garlic to both sides of the bag and between the skirt steak. Seal the bag and mush things around so that the ingredients are fairly evenly distributed throughout. Put the bag into a glass dish to prevent leaks and turn the bag over every few hours. Best if marinated over night - two days. Let the fajita meat come to temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preparation:
- Slice the bell peppers and place into a bowl large enough to accommodate them and the onions from the marinade, but not the crushed garlic. Pour a little oil over the onions and peppers and toss to coat.
Method:
- Preheat the grill to high. Remove the skirt steak from the fajita marinade and dry with paper towels or they won't brown on the grill. Rub a little oil on both sides and salt and pepper liberally. Grill the steak to your liking. If it is not as brown as you like, put it in a very hot iron skillet to brown. Let the meat rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Charred Onions & Peppers:
- While the fajitas rest, preheat an iron skillet until very hot. Add the onions in a single layer and let cook until browned and charred. Turn over with tongs and cook the other side. Remove to a serving plate and add the next round of vegetables, making sure not to crowd the pan. Continue until all of the vegetables are done. This process will produce a little bit of smoke.
Slice:
- Slice the steak straight down through the top, not at on the diagonal as for a flank steak, and serve with the charred peppers and onions, fresh salsa and guacamole. Serves 6.
Notes
I did not factor in the carbs for the lime juice, garlic or the calories and fat from the oil in the marinade. Since the marinade is discarded, I believe the carbs it contributes to be minimal.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Fajitas with Traditional Marinade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g