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Fajitas de Res served on a wooden platter with sides.

Fajitas De Res (Beef Fajitas)

Keesha
These Mexican-style fajitas are delicious and satisfying. Once your meat is marinated, Fajitas de Res will literally come together in a matter of minutes. 
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Beef

  • 2 lbs skirt steak
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Vegetables

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, rinsed, deseeded, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, rinsed, deseeded, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced

To serve

  • 12 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • pico de gallo
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • To make the marinade, mix the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, orange zest, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the skirt steak to the marinade and turn it over to coat it in the marinade. Cover the skirt steak tightly with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • To cook the skirt steak, place the olive oil into a large grill pan or skillet and place it over a medium-high flame.
  • Place the skirt steak into the pan and sear it on each side for 3-5 minutes until it has a rich brown crust.
  • Remove the skirt steak from the stove and place it on a cutting board. Let the skirt steak rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to cook the vegetables, add the vegetable oil to the same skillet or grill pan and heat it over medium-high heat.
  • Next add the sliced bell peppers and onions and cook them for 5-10 minutes until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  • Cut the skirt steak into thin slices across the grain.
  • Return the skirt steak to the pan with the onions and peppers and cook it for 30 seconds until it is heated.
  • Remove the steak fajitas from the stove and serve on flour or corn tortillas along with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lime wedges, or your favorite fajita toppings.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 52gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 1096mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 886IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 5mg
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