Description
Chipotle Lime Grilled Steak Fajitas
Ingredients:
For the Steak Marinade:
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1½ lbs flank or skirt steak
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Fajitas:
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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8 flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
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Sour cream
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Guacamole
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Salsa
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Shredded cheese
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Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
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Marinate the steak:
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat steak with marinade and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight). -
Grill the steak:
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Grill steak 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).
Let rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips. -
Cook the vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. -
Assemble the fajitas:
Warm tortillas. Fill with sliced steak and sautéed vegetables.
Add desired toppings like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, and fresh cilantro. -
Serve:
Fold tortillas and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.