Skirt steak fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. The skirt steak is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. It is then served with grilled cabbage and scallions, and your favorite fajita toppings. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH GRILLED CABBAGE AND SCALLIONS
The vegetables should still have plenty of bite when you pull them off the grill; you want a mix of textures between the tender steak, crisp toppings, and soft tortillas.
Provided by Josef Centeno
Categories Beef Vegetable Super Bowl Cinco de Mayo Dinner Lunch Steak Tailgating Cabbage Tortillas Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For steak:
- Purée garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika, cilantro, cumin, salt, and onion powder in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag and add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; chill at least 4 hours.
- DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
- For vegetables and assembly:
- Prepare grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.) Drizzle cabbage, white onion, and scallions with 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are charred and softened, about 4 minutes for scallions, 10-12 minutes for cabbage and onion. Let vegetables cool slightly.
- Core cabbage and cut into bite-size pieces along with scallions and onion. Toss chopped vegetables in a large bowl with red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Remove steak from marinade, scraping off excess; season with salt and pepper. Grill steak until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve steak with vegetables, tortillas, and Dried Chile Salsa.
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.
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.
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 .
GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS
Easy grilled steak fajitas. Very delicious! You can add sour cream, tomatoes, or anything you like if you want to.
Provided by Jamesmit
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat both sides of the flank steak with 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper, pressing into the steak. Place in a large freezer bag. Cut both limes in half and squeeze juice into the bag; add chili powder. Make sure all is mixed well and remove the air from the bag. Place in a refrigerator and marinate for about 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season bell pepper and red onion with salt and pepper. Place in a grill pan and set aside.
- Put black beans in a small pot on the stove over medium heat to heat through.
- Cook steak on the preheated grill until browned on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Spray vegetables with cooking spray and place them on the grill. Cook until vegetables begin to caramelize, turning often so they don't burn, and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove steak and vegetables from the grill.
- Slice steak into thin strips. Place beans, steak, vegetables, and Mexican cheese onto the tortillas and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 2080.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
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
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Skip the restaurant and enjoy Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas at home. You've got to try these skirt steak fajitas that are ready in just 30 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill steak 4 to 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness, brushing with steak sauce for the last minute. Remove from grill; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, grill tortillas 15 to 30 sec. on each side or just until warmed.
- Combine remaining ingredients.
- Cut meat across the grain into thin slices. Serve with tortillas and bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1260 mg, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 29 g
Tips:
- To make sure your skirt steak fajitas are tender, marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin is a good option.
- When grilling the steak, cook it over high heat for a short amount of time. This will help to keep the steak juicy and flavorful.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the steak in a hot skillet over medium-high heat.
- To make the grilled cabbage and scallions, simply toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, grill them over medium heat until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the steak fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Skirt steak fajitas are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The steak is tender and flavorful, and the grilled cabbage and scallions add a healthy and flavorful touch. Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, and you have a meal that everyone will love.
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