**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.
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH LIME AND BLACK PEPPER
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
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
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.
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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