**Sizzling and Flavorful Grilled Steak Fajitas: A Culinary Symphony of Mexican Delights**
Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we delve into the realm of authentic grilled steak fajitas. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Mexican cuisine, promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. The centerpiece of this culinary masterpiece is tender and juicy flank steak, marinated in a symphony of aromatic spices and zesty citrus, then grilled to perfection over high heat. Accompanying this succulent steak are an array of colorful and crisp sautéed vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños, adding a vibrant crunch and a touch of heat. The fajitas are traditionally served on warm tortillas, along with a selection of tantalizing toppings like guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese, allowing you to customize each bite to your unique preferences. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a sizzling fajita platter, making it an ideal choice for gatherings and celebrations. So, fire up your grill and get ready to relish the authentic flavors of grilled steak fajitas, a culinary gem that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.
**Inside the Article:**
* **Authentic Grilled Steak Fajitas:** This classic recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating mouthwatering fajitas from scratch.
* **Easy Grilled Steak Fajitas with Vegetables:** A simplified version of the classic recipe, using pre-sliced steak and a blend of frozen vegetables for added convenience.
* **Grilled Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Sauce:** This recipe adds a flavorful twist to traditional fajitas with a vibrant chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
* **Sheet Pan Grilled Steak Fajitas:** An effortless one-pan recipe that combines steak, vegetables, and fajita seasoning on a sheet pan for easy grilling and cleanup.
* **Grilled Steak Fajitas with Mango Salsa:** This recipe elevates the classic dish with a refreshing and tropical mango salsa, adding a sweet and tangy complement to the savory flavors of the steak and vegetables.
* **Grilled Steak Fajitas with Guacamole:** This recipe showcases a creamy and delicious guacamole, made from ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of spice, as the perfect accompaniment to grilled steak fajitas.
GRILLED STEAK FAIJTAS
These Grilled Steak Fajitas are the perfect departure from burgers and hot dogs for simmer grilling. Marinated in the morning, throw on the grill with a medley of bell peppers and onions, and serve in charred tortillas with all your favorite fixings.
Provided by Nicole Leggio
Categories Main Course
Time 5h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add flank steak to a large plastic ziplock bag. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne to the bag as well. Zip up. Massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
- Preheat the grill to a high heat - about 450 degrees. Place a grill pan or sheet on one side of the grill. Once the steak has marinated, remove and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt on both sides. Add the peppers and onions to a medium bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little bit of pepper.
- Add the pepper to the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add steak on the uncovered side of the grill. Use tongs to toss the peppers. Close the grill. Let the steak cook for about 4 minutes. Use tongs to flip the steak over. Toss the peppers again. If they are charred enough, remove from the grill.
- Cook the steak another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness. (For skirt steak you really want medium-rare to medium which is an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees. It will increase 5 degrees as it rests. Remove the steak and peppers from the grill. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the steak against the grain into thin slices. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 868 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g
AUTHENTIC GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS
Many, many, many years ago I worked in a Mexican restaurant, and the chef taught me how to make steak fajitas. He was from Mexico and this is how his family has always made them. Simple. Easy. INCREDIBLY delicious! Enjoy! (Photo from bing images)
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Heat half of grill to high heat. Other side to medium. Wrap tortillas in foil and place on warm side of grill to warm through. Turn now and then. Oil grill with vegetable oil-saturated paper towel using tongs so steak won't stick. Toss steak onto hot side of grill keeping in a shallow close pile. Add salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze juice of limes over steak. Toss frequently with tongs. Sear steak on outside to a nice deep brown leaving inside medium rare. This only takes about 1-3 minutes depending on how hot your grill is. Serve on warmed tortillas with toppings of choice. If wanting peppers and onions, toss them on the grill, too, with the steak. *No extra spices to mask the simple goodness of the steak. Incredibly delicious!! *Tortillas can also be grilled if preferred. **All grills differ, so just make sure you cut your steak pieces just large enough so that they don't fall through the grates, or use a mesh grill pan.
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
MEXICAN STEAK FAJITAS
In my Mexican steak fajitas recipe, tender strips of sirloin pick up plenty of spicy flavor from a marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper and cumin. This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying. -Shirley Hilger, Lincoln, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add the beef. Turn to coat; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook beef in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness, 2-4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables onto tortillas. If desired, top with cheese and serve with picante sauce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
STEAK AND CHICKEN FAJITAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 fajitas
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Put the steak in a medium bowl. Place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a separate bowl. Divide the marinade between the steak and chicken and toss well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grates. Remove the steak and chicken from the marinade and season with salt. Grill, covered, 3 to 5 minutes per side for the steak and 6 to 7 minutes per side for the chicken. Transfer the steak and chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the bell peppers and onions with vegetable oil; season with salt. Cover and grill, turning, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, flipping once, 5 minutes. Slice the bell peppers and separate the onions into rings. Slice the steak and chicken. Serve the meat and vegetables with the tortillas and assorted toppings.
GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS
This recipe is sponsored by Target. Chili-lime seasoning adds a smoky, tangy and slightly spicy flavor to these quick and easy grilled steak fajitas. The vegetables are sizzled to perfection in a cast-iron skillet on the grill alongside New York strip steak, then they're finished off with seasoned butter. Serve them with warmed tortillas, salsa and lime wedges for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on one side of a gas grill, preheat the grill to high and lightly oil the grates. Alternatively, lightly oil a large grill pan and preheat over high heat and preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Mix the oil, 2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning, garlic, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl. Place the steaks on a plate and spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture on top, flipping so that both sides are nicely coated, spooning any marinade on the plate back onto the meat. Refrigerate covered for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours if time allows.
- Put the peppers and onions in the large bowl with the remaining marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the steaks on the open side of the grill or on the grill pan and put the vegetables and any oil left in the bowl in the cast-iron skillet.
- Cook the steaks, flipping once halfway through, until cooked through, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until softened and charred in some spots, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning in a small bowl. Wrap the tortillas loosely in foil and grill until warm, about 1 minute per side.
- Thinly slice the steaks and add to the skillet with the vegetables. Top with the butter and quickly stir until melted and incorporated, about 1 minute.
- Cut the remaining lime into wedges. Serve the steak and vegetables with the tortillas, salsa and lime wedges.
GRILLED FAJITAS
A special marinade gives the steak in these fajitas outstanding flavor that's always a hit with my family. It's a fun and satisfying summer main dish using garden-fresh peppers and onions. -Cheryl Smith, The Dalles, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first nine ingredients; add steak. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill over high heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and peppers if desired in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Slice meat into thin strips across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with vegetables; roll up. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right steak: Flank steak and skirt steak are traditional choices for fajitas, as they are both flavorful and relatively inexpensive. However, you can also use other cuts of steak, such as sirloin or ribeye, if you prefer.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin is always a good choice.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Fajitas are best cooked over high heat so that the steak gets a nice sear and remains tender. You can cook the steak on a grill, a stovetop grill pan, or even a cast iron skillet.
- Slice the steak against the grain: When you slice the steak, be sure to do so against the grain. This will help to make the steak more tender and easier to chew.
- Serve the steak with your favorite toppings: Fajitas are traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as grilled onions and peppers, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. You can also add other toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, or tomatoes, if you like.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fajitas are always a hit with your family and friends.
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