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Skirt Steak Fajitas

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Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 2 Lime
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro packed
  • 1/4 cup tequila PARENTS, DON’T WORRY. ALL THE ALCOHOL BURNS OFF AND YOU’RE JUST LEFT WITH GREAT FLAVOR, but you can leave it out all together and they’re still yummy!
  • 1 pound skirt/hanger steak this marinade also works well with chicken and shrimp
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • oil as needed

Instructions 

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, food processor or in a bowl using an immersion blender (you can also chop the ingredients by hand and stir to combine).
  • Place the skirt steak in a zipper bag with the marinade (you may need to cut it into several large slabs).
  • Marinate the meat for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large saute pan over medium to high heat or you could also cook the meat on a grill or use a grill pan.
  • Place the drained meat in the saute pan or grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Place on a cutting board and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat another tbsp of the oil in the saute pan over medium heat and cook the onions and peppers for 4-5 minutes.
  • Slice the meat.
  • Cover a tortilla with desired accompaniments, meat, onions and peppers.
  • Serve.
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