Beef Fajitas | How to make Skillet Beef Fajitas | Steak Fajitas

beef flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: beef skirt steak

Chicken breast is leaner, while skirt steak is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortillas

Lettuce wraps lower carbs, while store-bought options save time.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: mashed avocado

Mashed avocado is simpler and can be more cost-effective.

Cut skirt steak into long strips against the grain.

In a Ziploc bag, combine half a cup of orange juice, juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

Add the skirt steak to the marinade and include half a teaspoon of baking soda. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Let the meat sit at room temperature before cooking.

Slice half an onion and 4 bell peppers into strips.

Chop cilantro and prepare limes for serving.

Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6 minutes on medium to low heat. Transfer to a bowl.

Increase the heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet.

Pat the marinated beef dry and add it to the hot skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking in batches if necessary.

Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef, squeeze a whole lime over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let sit for 2 minutes.

Prepare toppings: dice roma tomatoes, half a small red onion, and a jalapeno (de-seeded for mildness).

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to make pico de gallo.

For guacamole, mash 2 avocados, add half a lime's juice, diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, and season with salt and pepper.

Warm flour tortillas and assemble fajitas with beef, peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime.

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