Grilled Steak Fajitas with Smoky Chipotle Marinade
Succulent strips of grilled steak, marinated in a smoky chipotle-infused blend, are paired with colorful bell peppers and onions to create a fiesta of flavors. Get ready to spice up your mealtime with this simple and delicious Phoenix-inspired dish. Let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions for this sensational fajita recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
For the Smoky Chipotle Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the smoky chipotle marinade – lime juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced chipotle pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the thinly sliced flank steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a separate bowl, toss the bell peppers and onion slices with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the marinated steak slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- While the steak is resting, grill the seasoned bell peppers and onions for about 4-5 minutes, until slightly charred and tender.
- Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or stovetop.
- Thinly slice the grilled steak against the grain.
- To assemble the fajitas, place a few slices of grilled steak, bell peppers, and onions on a warm tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the Grilled Steak Fajitas with Smoky Chipotle Marinade alongside your favorite fajita toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
- Get ready to savor the bold and exciting flavors of Phoenix with every delicious bite of these mouthwatering fajitas!