A honey-jalapeno marinade tenderizes flank steak for the grill as the base for these hearty fajitas. Charred peppers and onions add bulk and flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup torn cilantro
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 jalapenos, seeded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 large red onions, thickly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- Kosher salt
- Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
- Warm tortillas, for serving
- Suggested toppings: guacamole, sour cream, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, pico de gallo, crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the flank steak and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
- For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
- Grill the flank steak until marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 512 |
| Total Fat | 33 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Cholesterol | 77 mg |
| Sodium | 805 mg |
Reviews
The family really enjoyed this meal. I charred the peppers and onions under the broiler and it was quicker and delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Easy and delicious. Family loved it. We only marinated the steak for 30 minutes and it was plenty flavorful. I think we will be grilling this dinner all summer!