The Best Beef Fajitas
I did not name this recipe lightly. These are the BEST Beef Fajitas ever! With a Paleo-friendly marinade based on fresh lime juice, this recipe will have you serving up fantastic Tex-Mex in your home in no time!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Fajitas:
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak may also use flank steak, sliced into 1/2-1 inch strips
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
For the Vegetables:
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1 onion thinly sliced
For Serving (optional):
- Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Whisk together the ingredients for the marinade. Add the sliced steak to the marinade and let sit, covered, for at least 4 hours up to 1 day.
- Remove the steak strips from the marinade and pat dry.
- Bring a cast iron pan or griddle to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fajitas and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until charred, then remove from pan.
- Set the steak aside to rest, then add the bell pepper and onion to the pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until charred, stirring occasionally.
- Plate the fajitas with the peppers and onion, then serve alongside tortillas, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg