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Beef fajitas with sliced steak, bell peppers, avocado, and tomatoes on tortillas.

Fajitas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine tex-mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 397 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef steak such as skirt or flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 large onion halved and sliced
  • 12 small tortillas
  • Avocado sliced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Tomatoes sliced or Pico de gallo

Instructions
 

  • Combine the beef steak, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, onion powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper in a bag. Seal and massage to coat the beef evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
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  • Before cooking, let the beef sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and then pat dry with paper towels.
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  • Preheat a grill or skillet over high heat. Lightly oil the beef and cook to your preferred doneness.
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  • Transfer the beef to a plate, tent with foil, and let it rest.
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  • In the same skillet, add a bit more oil and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper until soft and slightly charred. Remove to a serving plate.
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  • Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until charred. Transfer to the serving plate with onions.
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  • Thinly slice the beef against the grain.
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  • Warm the tortillas and serve with the sliced beef, sautéed vegetables, and your choice of toppings such as avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and tomatoes or Pico de gallo.
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Nutrition

Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 972mgFiber: 7g
Keyword beef fajitas, steak fajitas
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