Steak Fajitas with Paleo Tortillas
This is a great meal to share with family and friends. If your entertaining, make up the tortillas ahead of time or even the day before, and marinade your steak – give it at least an hour to soak up all those great flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked flank steak whole steak or pre-cut fajita strips
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
- Marinade Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients
- Season uncooked flank steak (or strips if pre-cut) with salt and pepper
- Place seasoned flank steak in a Ziplock-type bag and pour over marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 1-3 hours to tenderize and flavor the steak.
- Tortilla Recipe
- Make your tortillas while the steak is marinating. See this link: Paleo & Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe
- Fajita Instructions
- Slice onion and peppers into strips lengthwise, and set aside
- When steak is marinaded, grill over medium heat until desired doneness is reached. Tent whole steak (or strips) with aluminum foil and set aside
- Add a tablespoon or two of oil to a large frying pan set to medium heat
- Season peppers and onions with salt and pepper
- Sauté veggies together about 3-5 minutes – just until slightly tender
- If you cooked a whole flank steak, slice into fajita-sized strips
- Serve with warmed tortillas
- Garnish however you like – guacamole, salsa, or just a squeeze of lime