Best 7 Skirt Steak Fajitas Recipes

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**Skirt Steak Fajitas: A Sizzling Fiesta of Flavors**

Savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexico with our delectable skirt steak fajitas recipe. This classic dish combines the smoky richness of grilled skirt steak with the vibrancy of sautéed vegetables, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Indulge in the harmony of tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and succulent onions, perfectly seasoned with a blend of zesty spices. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine, with three variations to suit every palate: the classic, vegetarian, and shrimp fajitas. Let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of authentic Mexican flavors, as you relish each bite of these sizzling fajitas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH LIME AND BLACK PEPPER



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Categories     Beef     Citrus     Onion     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Vinegar     Lime     Steak     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Tortillas     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large onions, peeled and cut lengthwise into 6 wedges, leaving root ends intact
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 lb skirt steak, halved crosswise
2 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
18 flour tortillas
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Accompaniment: tomatillo or tomato salsa; lime wedges
Special equipment: metal skewers or a grill basket

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Thread onions onto skewers (or put in grill basket), then brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds), grill onions, turning occasionally, until tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When just cool enough to handle, cut onions into 1-inch pieces and toss with vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • While onions are grilling, stir together lime juice and remaining teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow dish, then add steak and marinate at room temperature, turning once, 10 minutes.
  • Pat steak dry, then rub with pepper. Grill steak on lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, 6 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board, then let stand 5 minutes before cutting diagonally into thin slices.
  • While steak is standing, toast tortillas directly on grill rack, turning once, until puffed slightly and browned in spots, about 1 minute total. Serve steak, onions, cilantro, and salsa all wrapped in tortillas.

SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH GRILLED CABBAGE AND SCALLIONS



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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

Steak:
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons hot smoked Spanish paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces
Vegetables and assembly:
1/2 medium head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges, core intact
1 large white onion, halved with some root end attached
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 freshly ground pepper
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Warm flour tortillas (for serving)
Dried Chile Salsa

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.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS



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We love fajatia's, and there's always some leftover so I make burritos for the guys lunches.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 slab of skirt steak
olive oil
1 tsp gran. garlic, gran. onion, cumin, black pepper, cumin, mrs. dash extra spicy & zesty lime& paprika
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1 green & red bell, sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
mushrooms slice, opitional
grated cheese, cheddar or your favorite
flour tortillas
o use this rub lynn's wet rub from the south, see link below

Steps:

  • 1. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-spread/wet-rub-from-the-south.html
  • 2. Mix together spices in small bowl. Wipe beef dry, rub with olive oil, and spices. Wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate.
  • 3. Marinated overnight or for a few hours before cooking. Remove & bring to room temp 1/2 hour before grilling.
  • 4. Slice veggies up & place in large bowl, sprinkle with olive oil & preferred spices, toss. Place on baking sheet appropriate for grilling.
  • 5. Grill veggies before or during fajatia grilling. Grill skirt steak on each side for about 20 min. on med. high grill heat. This is best eaten medium rare. The longer you cook it, the tougher it gets.
  • 6. Let rest for 20 min., then slice thinly against the grain. Since the grain run across the skirt steak you need to slice it crossways in about 3" strips, then go back & slice the strips against the grain. Place on warm tortilla, top with cheese & grilled veggies. Garnish with salsa, sour creme or pico de gallo.

SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (8 fajitas)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 yellow bell peppers, quartered
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 yellow onion, cut into thick rounds
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound skirt steak, cut into 2 long pieces
8 small flour tortillas, warmed
For serving: sour cream, shredded iceberg lettuce, guacamole, shredded cheese and lime wedges

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



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Thought this was a great way to use skirt steak. The steaks have to marinate overnight (time not included in prep time). Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 1986).

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs skirt steaks, tenderized and trimmed
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
4 tomatoes, peeled
2 jalapeno peppers, roasted and peeled
1/2 onion, quartered
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
guacamole (My recipe for Guacamole Guacamole or your favorite)
sour cream
sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients (pepper - cayenne pepper) in a small cup and then rub over steaks. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare barbecue.
  • Grill steaks to desired degree of doneness (about 5 minutes per side).
  • Slice steaks across grain into thin strips and serve with tortillas, salsa (recipe below) and your favorite garnishes.
  • To make salsa: combine salsa ingrediens (tomatoes - salt) in a food processor and chop into finely chopped. Refrigerate at least 2 hours in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.2, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 1396.4, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 76.3

SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH LIME AND BLACK PEPPER



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Great time of year to fire up the BBQ...here is one of our home-runs! Cooks' note: ° If you aren't able to grill, onions (no need to skewer) and steak can be cooked in a lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat and tortillas can be toasted over gas (hold with tongs) or directly on top of electric burners. Cut skirt steak into pieces to fit in grill pan and grill in batches without crowding. Special equipment: metal skewers or a grill basket. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Mexico, TexMex.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large onions, peeled and cut lengthwise into 6 wedges, leaving root ends intact
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 lbs skirt steaks, halved crosswise
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
1 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
18 flour tortillas
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
salsa or lime wedge

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Thread onions onto skewers (or put in grill basket), then brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds), grill onions, turning occasionally, until tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When just cool enough to handle, cut onions into 1-inch pieces and toss with vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • While onions are grilling, stir together lime juice and remaining teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow dish, then add steak and marinate at room temperature, turning once, 10 minutes.
  • Pat steak dry, then rub with pepper. Grill steak on lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, 6 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Transfer to cutting board, then let stand 5 minutes before cutting diagonally into thin slices.
  • While steak is standing, toast tortillas directly on grill rack, turning once, until puffed slightly and browned in spots, about 1 minute total.
  • Serve steak, onions, cilantro,tomato, avocado and salsa all wrapped in tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.4, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 1279.8, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 50.2

MARINATED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS



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Provided by Katie Smith

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1/4 c cilantro leaves
1 lb trimmed skirt steak
salt and freshly ground pepper
12 7 inch flour tortillas, warmed
salsa
sour cream
red onion, sliced
lime wedges
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/4 - 1/2 c oil

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor or blender combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and cilantro leaves and process until pureed.
  • 2. Alternatively, combine the lime juice and oil in a bowl.
  • 3. Finely chop together the garlic, cumin, jalapeno and cilantro and whisk into the juice and oil mixture.
  • 4. Pour the mixture over the steak and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Preheat charcoal grill or stovetop grill pan. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Saute or grill bell peppers til softened and flavor develops.
  • 7. Grill the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked to desired degree of doneness.
  • 8. Transfer the steak to a cutting surface and allow to stand for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 9. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices or chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 10. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and accompaniments.

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.
  • Slice the steak against the grain: This will help the steak cook evenly and make it more tender.
  • Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and oil will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the steak and keep the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcook the steak: Skirt steak is a thin cut of meat, so it cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite fajita toppings: This could include things like grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

Conclusion

Fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your fajitas turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fajitas a try.

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