Description
Deliciously marinated steak with sautéed peppers and onions served in lettuce cups or low-carb tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the Steak: Start by slicing your steak thinly against the grain. This is key for tender bites. Place the steak strips in a bowl and toss them with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it marinate while you prep the vegetables—about 10 minutes is plenty.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, then sauté until they’re slightly charred and softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Steak: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the marinated steak slices in a single layer. Let them sear without moving for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through.
- Bring It All Together: Return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet and toss everything together. Let it all warm through for another minute or two, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Serve & Enjoy: Spoon the sizzling skillet steak fajitas into crisp lettuce cups or low-carb tortillas. Top with avocado slices, sour cream, a sprinkle of cheese, or whatever your heart desires.
Notes
- Let the steak marinate to enhance the flavors.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg