Beef Fajita Grilled Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade & Beef
Vegetables & Sides
Method
Marinade & Beef
- 1
Make the marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using) until combined.
- 2
Marinate the steak
Place the steak in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat. Press out excess air and seal (or cover dish). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Do not marinate longer than 8 hours to avoid changing texture.
- 3
Bring to room temperature
Remove steak from refrigerator 20–30 minutes before grilling to come closer to room temperature for even cooking. Reserve marinade.
- 4
Preheat grill
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high, about 450–500°F (230–260°C). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- 5
Grill the steak
Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Place steak on the hot grill and cook about 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temp 130–135°F / 54–57°C), or 6–8 minutes per side for medium (140–145°F / 60–63°C), depending on thickness. Use tongs to turn once. Discard any remaining marinade that touched raw meat.
- 6
Rest and slice
Transfer steak to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest 8–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Sprinkle a little kosher salt if needed.
Vegetables & Assembly
- 7
Prepare and cook vegetables
While the steak rests (or while grill heats), core and slice bell peppers into 1/2-inch strips. Peel and slice onion into similar-width slices. In a large bowl toss peppers and onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place vegetables on a grill pan or directly on grill grates and cook, stirring or turning occasionally, until softened and charred in spots, about 6–10 minutes.
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- 9
Assemble fajitas
Place warmed tortilla on a plate. Add a few slices of sliced beef, a generous portion of grilled peppers and onions, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and optional sour cream or shredded cheese as desired. Serve additional lime wedges on the side.
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Serve
Serve immediately while hot so tortillas remain pliable and beef remains juicy. Enjoy with rice, beans, or your preferred sides.