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Carne Asada Steak Fajitas
85% authentic · Mexican-American
A flavorful twist on steak fajitas, featuring steak marinated in a traditional carne asada style with citrus and spices, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- Flank steak or skirt steak1.5 lbs
- Orange juice1/2 cup
- Lime juice1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Cilantro, chopped1/4 cup
- Cumin1 tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Bell peppers (red, green), sliced2 large
- White onion, sliced1 large
- Corn tortillas8-10
- Guacamole1 cup
- Lime wedgesfor serving
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add steak and marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- 2
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Grill or pan-sear the steak over medium-high heat until desired doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- 3
While steak rests, grill or sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same pan or on the grill until tender and slightly charred.
- 4
Combine the sliced steak with the grilled vegetables.
- 5
Warm corn tortillas. Serve the carne asada steak and vegetable mixture with warm tortillas, guacamole, and lime wedges.
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