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Cilantro Lime Beef Fajitas on the Grill
"If you are looking for a delicious dinner recipe that is full of flavor and easy to customize, these beef fajitas are for you! Everyone can add their own favorite toppings, those great summer flavors on the grill we all love are front and center, and of course, it's easy to prep this meal ahead of time to make life even easier. These cilantro lime beef fajitas are an excellent grilling recipe! The delicious marinade does all the hard work and before you know it you have an excellent dinner recipe on the table, ready to enjoy."
Serves4 People
Preparation Time3 min
Cooking Time5 min
Cooking Vessel SizeGrill
Ingredients
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 cloves, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 pound butterflied inside skirt steak or other thin steak such as flank steak
- large Large strips of bell pepper – any color just do not marinate
- large Onion - cut into quarters from stem to root rather than crosswise but do not marinate
Instruction
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Combine all ingredients in a zip top bag and refrigerate for 3-24 hours.
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Knock off most of the loose pieces of marinade off the steak before cooking.
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You can cook this on a cast iron grill pan with your exhaust fan running and the smoke isn’t too bad since there’s no sugar. Or, cook on an outdoor grill.
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Preheat your cooking surface with medium high heat.
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Cook about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked all the way through.
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Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings: grilled onion, grilled bell pepper, salsa, sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocados or guacamole, corn, refried beans, rice, shredded cabbage, etc.