Are you looking for a tantalizing and flavorsome meal that is perfect for a night with friends or family? Look no further than marinated skirt steak fajitas. This dish combines the bold flavors of marinated skirt steak, tender bell peppers and onions, and an array of fresh toppings to create a Tex-Mex delicacy that is both satisfying and simple to prepare. With just a few basic ingredients and a bit of prep time, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the skirt steak into 3 equal size pieces and place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, chile powder and cumin in a bowl. Reserve about 1/4 cup marinade in a squeeze bottle for later use, then pour the rest into the bag with the steaks. Seal the bag and press out all the air, making sure all sides of the steaks are evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the steaks from the bag and shake off any excess marinade. Place on a wire rack-lined baking sheet and return to the fridge, uncovered, for another 2 hours. (This will make sure the steaks get a beautiful rich color when seared.)
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil. Give the steaks a generous sprinkle of salt, then put in the hot skillet. Sear until a crust has developed, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board. Without cleaning the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon canola oil, followed by the peppers and onions, and cook until slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice each steak in half with the grain. Now turn the steaks 90 degrees and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. When the peppers and onions are almost finished cooking, add the steak to the hot skillet for a final sizzle and season with salt and pepper. Squirt the reserved marinade into the hot skillet to create a steamy sizzle. Serve with the tortillas and any toppings you wish.
RED CURRY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Steps:
- Whisk the curry paste, canola oil and 1/4 cup lime juice in a mixing bowl. Place the steaks in a large baking dish and coat both sides in half the curry mixture. Cover the steaks and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Whisk the honey and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a bowl; set aside half the mixture for dressing the cooked steaks.
- Heat a grill to high, or heat a cast-iron pan or griddle over high heat. Remove the steaks from the curry mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill the steaks until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, brushing with the honey-lime mixture a few times. Cook the steaks to medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Remove the steaks from the grill and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain into thin slices.
- Place the meat on a platter and immediately drizzle with the reserved honey-lime mixture. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and place the steak slices in the center. Top with the Pickled Roasted Peppers, Barbecued Onions and a dollop of Avocado Cream. Roll and eat.
- For the peppers: Combine the white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until the sugar dissolves. Remove the saucepan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Put the red and yellow bell peppers and oregano in a medium bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Stir to combine. Cover the peppers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days before serving. Yield: about 3 cups.
- Heat a grill to medium heat. Brush the onions with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Season one side of the onions with BBQ rub and place on the grill, rub-side down. Grill the onions until lightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip the onions over and brush with BBQ sauce. Grill the onions until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Separate into rings.
- For the crema: Blend 1/4 cup water, the avocados, rice vinegar and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add the cilantro, salt and pepper and blend for a few seconds until incorporated. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups.
EASY SKIRT STEAK MARINADE FAJITAS-MAKE YOUR FAJITAS FANTASTIC
Easy skirt teak marinade Faitias. Keep the Skirt steak moist and tasteful and make your fajitas the best you have ever had
Provided by Dave
Categories Main Course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- add 1/2 cup olive oil in a large bowl
- add 1/4 cup lime juice
- add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- add 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- add 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- add 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- add 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- add 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Wisk it all together. check to see if all mixed
- place in 1 gallon resealable bag along with your skirt steak and place in refrigerator
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (8 fajitas)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the bell peppers, onions and scallions with some of the oil, then sprinkle with a quarter of the spice mix. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, then brush with the remaining canola oil and season with the remaining spice mix.
- Grill the steaks until grill marks appear and they start to char slightly, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Grill the peppers, onions and scallions until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove everything to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the vegetables first to allow the steaks some time to rest. Slice the steaks against the grain into thin slices.
- Serve with the warm flour tortillas (I like to wrap a stack of tortillas in foil and warm on the grill) and sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, cheese and lime wedges.
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Steps:
- 1. Cut the steak crosswise into 2 to 4 pieces and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over the steak, turning it to coat well. Marinate overnight, covered, in the refrigerator, turning once or twice. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- 2. Preheat the broiler. Remove the steak from the marinade, scrape off any bits and place on a baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from heat source for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Slice the meat thinly. (For easy eating, the steak strips should be 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.) To assemble fajitas, click here .
MARINATED STEAK & PEPPER FAJITAS
These are the best fajitas ever, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried fajitas you find in restaurants. I also like to serve them in flatbreads instead of tortillas. -Erin Michniacki, Manhattan, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together first seven ingredients. Divide mixture between two large bowls. Add peppers and onion to one bowl; turn gently to coat. Cut skirt steaks in half and add to second bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate vegetables and beef 8 hours or overnight., Drain vegetables and beef, discarding marinade. Grill onion and poblanos, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill jalapenos until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 4-6 minutes per side. Let steaks stand 5 minutes., Thinly slice peppers; coarsely chop onion. Cut steaks thinly across the grain. Serve vegetables and beef on tortillas; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STEAK FAJITAS
Skirt steak is the traditional cut used for fajitas. It used to be inexpensive, but now it's not so cheap; oftentimes flank steak costs less. Either will be a good choice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine 2 teaspoons ground cumin, the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt. With a sharp knife, cut shallow crosshatched incisions across top and bottom surfaces of steak. Rub spice mix all over surface of steak. (It's best to wear gloves as the chile powder is hot.) Place steak in a resealable freezer bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, the Worcestershire sauce and half the garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with steak. Seal and move steak around in bag to coat thoroughly. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Massage bag periodically to redistribute marinade. Refrigerate reserved marinade if cooking the next day.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until they soften and begin to color, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and chile. Cook, stirring, until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add remaining garlic and cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in half the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a low oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-hot grill. Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. Pat meat dry with paper towels. If using a skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. (If your skillet is not large enough for the steak, cut it in half and cook in batches.) Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meat should be medium rare. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut across the grain into 1/2- to 3/4-inch wide strips.
- Arrange lettuce on a platter, then place steak next to lettuce. Tip juices from cutting board over meat and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve vegetables on the same platter or separately, along with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 588, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 760 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram
GOOD EATS SKIRT STEAK (MARINADE) - GREAT FOR FAJITAS!
It is interesting how he puts the steaks right on the coals, hence the need for a blow dryer. It's a good episode to watch to see how creative he is. **If you don't do it directly on the hot coals, you need to cook it longer, like 2-3 minutes per side (and watch for flare ups). Really, you can make it any way you like! I sometimes use the broiler - heat up a cast iron skillet then place the steaks on it to broil - or just a quick pan fry with some olive oil. Oh, and DEFINITELY pay attention to the way to cut the steak, it makes all the difference! Makes a great marinade on whatever meat you choose :) Prep time includes a one hour marinating time.
Provided by mikey ev
Categories Steak
Time 1h27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender, put in oil, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, lime juice, red pepper, cumin, and sugar and puree.
- In a large heavy duty, zip top bag, put pieces of skirt steak and pour in marinade. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Allow steak to marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Remove steak from bag and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat charcoal, preferably natural chunk, until grey ash appears.
- Using a blow dryer, blow charcoal clean of ash. Once clean of ash lay steaks directly onto hot coals for 1 minute per side.
- When finished cooking, place meat in double thickness of aluminum foil, wrap, and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
- Remove meat from foil, reserving foil and juices.
- Slice thinly across the grain of the meat. Return to foil pouch and toss with juice.
- Serve with grilled peppers and onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.8, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 1521.9, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 11, Protein 63.8
RED CURRY MARINATED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time P2DT2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 58
Steps:
- For the rub:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store, tightly covered in a dark, dry, place.
- For the BBQ sauce:
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ketchup and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a bowl, and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
- For the onions:
- Heat grill to medium. Brush the onion slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Season one side of the slices with bbq rub.
- Grill the onions rub-side down until lightly golden brown. Flip over, brush with bbq sauce and grill until just cooked through. Separate the slices into rings and serve.
- For the peppers:
- Combine vinegars, garlic, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Put the pepper and oregano in a medium bowl, add the vinegar mixture and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
- For the crema:
- Combine the avocados, water, lime juice, rice vinegar and honey and in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cilantro, salt and pepper and blend a few seconds just to incorporate.
- For the fajitas:
- Combine the curry paste, canola oil, and a 1/4 cup of the lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Place the steak in a large baking dish and add half the marinade. Turn to coat the steak in the marinade, cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Whisk together the honey and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl.
- Heat grill to high or cast iron pan or griddle over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill the steak until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides, brushing with the honey-lime glaze a few times and cooked to medium-rare, about 12 minutes total. Remove from the grill and let sit 10 minutes before slicing across the grain into thin slices. Place the meat on a platter and immediately drizzle with the honey-lime dressing.
- Lay warm tortillas on a flat surface, put a few slices of the beef down the center, top with onion slices, pickled peppers and a dollop of avocado crema...roll and eat.
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Steps:
- Heat a plancha, large cast-iron skillet or cast-iron griddle pan over high heat.
- Toss together the steak, cumin, paprika, 3 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Add the oil, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and onion and toss to coat.
- Cook the mixture, tossing occasionally, until the steak is done to medium and the vegetables are soft and tender, 9 to 13 minutes.
- Stir 1/4 cup of the cilantro into the mixture. Serve the mixture in the warm tortillas with queso fresco, pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.
STEAK FAJITAS (CITRUS GARLIC CHILE MARINATED SKIRT STEAK)
This recipe pairs skirt steak (a flavorful, yet less tender cut of beef) with citrus, garlic and chile- all piled into a soft flour tortilla. The garnishes are up to you: We like pico de gallo and sour cream, but also try grilled onions and bell peppers. An easy and low-calorie Tex-Mex favorite from Ladies Home Journal Test Kitchen.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Steak
Time 23m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make marinade:.
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a large shallow baking dish. Add steak, turning to coat. Cover and marinate steak in the refrigerator, 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat grill. Remove steak from refrigerator and stand at room temperature, 15 minutes. Remove steak from marinade and grill 5 minutes. Turn and grill steak 3 to 5 minutes more, or until instant-read thermometer inserted in center of steak reaches 135 degrees F for medium-rare.
- Transfer to cutting board and slice. Divide and fill warm tortillas with steak, pico de gallo and sour cream, if desired.
- Makes 6 servings.
- NOTE: Time does not include marinaing time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 501.4, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 43.2
CUMIN-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Skirt steak is a very tender cut,the classic choice for fajitas, but the new flat iron steak will be very good as well. This meal calls for a fruity red wine, like a Zinfandel.
Provided by annconnolly
Categories Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Light a grill or preheat a cast-iron grill pan over low heat for about 10 minutes. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderately high heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a mortar to cool; then, using a pestle, coarsely grind. Add the black pepper and garlic and pound to a paste. (Alternatively, using a chef's knife, chop the cumin seeds as fine as you can and put them in a small bowl along with the black pepper. Mince the garlic and add it to the spices.)
- Stir in the olive oil. Rub the cumin oil on the skirt steak and marinate for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Roast the poblano chiles directly on the grill or over a gas flame, turning often, until blistered all over; do not overcook or the flesh will burn.
- Transfer the chiles to a paper bag and let steam for about 5 minutes.
- Using a small knife, remove the skin, stems, and seeds. Cut the chiles into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, mix the chiles and sour cream. Season with salt.
- Season the skirt steak with salt and grill over a very hot fire or in the grill pan over high heat for about 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer to a carving board to rest for about 5 minutes. Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice the steak lengthwise against the grain.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for a few seconds until pliable.
- Place the sour cream, onion, tomatoes, and avocado in bowls. Serve alongside the steak and tortillas and let each person assemble his own fajita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1242.9, Fat 59, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 167.3, Sodium 1271.7, Carbohydrate 112.4, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 67.8
Tips:
- Choose the right steak: Skirt steak is the traditional choice for fajitas, but flank steak or hanger steak can also be used. Look for a steak that is about 1 inch thick and has a good amount of marbling.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak helps to tenderize it and add flavor. There are many different marinade recipes available, but a simple marinade made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro is always a good choice.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Fajitas are traditionally cooked over a hot grill, but you can also cook them in a hot skillet on the stovetop. Make sure the steak is cooked to your desired doneness before removing it from the heat.
- Slice the steak against the grain: This will help to make the steak more tender and easier to chew.
- Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings: Traditional fajita toppings include grilled peppers and onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Marinated skirt steak fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning, you can have a delicious fajita dinner on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give marinated skirt steak fajitas a try!
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