Beef Steak Fajitas
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.84 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 lb / 500g beef steak (rump and skirt are ideal) (Note 1)
- 4 tbsp / 1/4 cup orange juice (, fresh (1 orange)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 2 - 3 tbsp oil
- 2 bell peppers/capsicum (, sliced (Note 3)
- 1 large onion (, halved and sliced (brown, yellow, white)
- Salt and pepper
- 12 tortillas (, small)
- Avocado
- Cilantro/coriander
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Tomatoes (, sliced, or Pico de gallo)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the Marinated Beef ingredients in a ziplock bag, massage to coat then refrigerate for 2 hour to overnight.
Step 2
Remove beef from marinade 30 minutes prior to cooking (to bring to room temperature) and pat dry with paper towels. Discard marinade.
Step 3
Drizzle 1/2 tbsp of oil on each side of the beef (1 tbsp in total).
Step 4
Heat the BBQ or a skillet on high heat. Cook beef to your liking. (Note 4)
Step 5
Remove beef onto a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Step 6
Return skillet to stove, still on high heat, and heat 1/2 tbsp oil. Add onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until soft and charred. Remove onto serving plate.
Step 7
Heat remaining 1/2 tbsp oil in the skillet. Add bell pepper/capsicum, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until charred. Remove onto plate.
Step 8
Slice beef thinly against the grain (Note 5).
Step 9
Serve with warmed tortillas and fixings of choice. (Note 6)
Step 10
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