Ingredients

For the Steak Fajita Marinade

• 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce
• 1/2 cup (120ml) lime juice (from 6 to 8 limes)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) canola oil
• 1/4 cup (55g) packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced (about 1 tbsp)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 lbs (900g) trimmed skirt steak (about 1 whole steak, cut crosswise into 5- to 6-inch pieces)

For the Fajitas

• 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 white or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 6 medium flour tortillas, hot
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese

Recipe

Original recipe here: link

Serves 6 (with 1 tortilla per person, no optional toppings).

1. For the Fajita Marinade: Combine soy sauce, lime juice, canola oil, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic, cumin, and black pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup (120ml) marinade to a large bowl and set aside.
2. For the Steak: Place steaks in a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag and add remaining marinade. Seal bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Massage bag until meat is fully coated in marinade. Lay flat in the refrigerator, turning every couple of hours, for at least 3 hours and up to 10.
3. For the Fajitas: While steak marinates, toss peppers and onion in bowl with reserved 1/2 cup marinade. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. When ready to cook, remove steaks from marinade, wipe off excess, and transfer to a large plate. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate.
5. Place a large cast iron skillet over cooler side of grill. Transfer steaks to hot side of grill. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Flip steaks, cover, and cook for another minute. Continue cooking in this manner, flipping and covering, until steaks are well charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into their center registers 125 to 130°F (52 to 54°C) for medium. Transfer steaks to a large plate, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, transfer cast iron skillet to hot side of grill and allow to preheat for 2 minutes. Add pepper and onion mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to char in spots, about 10 minutes. When vegetables are cooked, transfer steaks to a cutting board and pour any accumulated juices from plate into skillet with vegetables. Toss to coat.
7. Transfer vegetables to a warm serving platter. Thinly slice meat against the grain and transfer to platter with vegetables. Serve immediately with hot tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and other condiments as desired.

Notes

• If skirt steak is unavailable, substitute with hanger or sirloin flap (also sold as sirloin tip in New England—it’s different from sirloin steak). Flank steak can also be used.
• For best flavor, grind your own chili powder from a mix of equal parts ancho and guajillo chiles.

Nutrition

Estimated Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (includes 1 medium flour tortilla)

Main Macros (per serving)

• Calories: 630 kcal
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Total Fat: 35 g

Healthiness Rating: B− — High in protein and nutrients from veggies, but rich marinade and tortilla raise fat, sodium, and carbs.

Full Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	630 kcal
Total Fat	35 g
Saturated Fat	7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	7 g
Monounsaturated Fat	18 g
Trans Fat	0.4 g
Cholesterol	95 mg
Sodium	1260 mg
Potassium	630 mg
Total Carbohydrates	38 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Sugars	9 g
Added Sugars	5 g
Sugar Alcohols	0 g
Protein	38 g
Vitamin A	25% DV
Vitamin C	90% DV
Calcium	8% DV
Iron	20% DV
Vitamin D	0% DV

Tagged #dinner, #grill, #marinated.

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