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Steak Fajitas

Delicious steak fajitas with warm tortillas, salsa and avocados for your next dinner!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican - American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 6

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • Fajita seasoning homemade or store bought
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For steak fajita:

  • 700 g flank flat iron steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 red bell pepper capsicum, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper capsicum, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper capsicum, sliced
  • 1 garlic chopped
  • 1 large onion peeled and sliced

To serve:

  • 10 tortillas
  • Salsa store bought or homemade (see notes)
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced avocados
  • Coriander cilantro leaves
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Make the fajita seasoning following the recipe instructions. Set aside. 
  • To make the marinade, combine together fajita seasoning and orange juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place steak strips in a bowl. Add marinade. Toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or 2 hours if time permits.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan.
  • Add remaining oil. Add bell peppers (capsicum), sliced onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5-6 minutes or until tender and slightly charred. Remove from pan.
  • Before serving, combine together steak strips and vegetables.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, sour cream, avocado (sliced or mashed), coriander (cilantro) leaves and lemon juice.

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Notes

  • To make salsa, combine together chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, chopped green chilies, and chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves in a small bowl. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 556mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g