Tasty flat iron steak is marinated for up to 24 hours for maximum flavor. Serves this sizzling steak fajita recipe with sauteed vegetables and your fave toppings.
Prep Time 12 hourshours
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Total Time 12 hourshours6 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Author Lisa B.
Ingredients
Marinade:
1/4cupfresh lime juice
1/3cupwater
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
1large garlic clovefinely minced
3teaspoondistilled white vinegar
2teaspoonssoy sauce
1/2teaspoonliquid smoke
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1/4teaspoononion powder
Fajitas:
1poundflat iron steak
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1onionthinly sliced
1red bell peppercoarsely chopped
1green bell peppercoarsely chopped
1teaspoonsoy sauce
2tablespoonswater
1/2teaspoonfresh lime juice
Salt and pepperto taste
6-8 10-inchflour tortillas
Shredded cheesesalsa, sour cream, or other garnishments, optional
Instructions
Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
Place flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over steak and seal bag. Allow to marinate - refrigerated- for 12-24 hours. Remove meat from marinade and discard remaining marinade.
Grill over medium hot coals for 4-6 minutes on each side, or sear in a hot skillet until steak reaches desired doneness. Allow steak to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice into thin strips across the grain.
Preheat oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté' onions and bell pepper in oil until vegetables are crisp/tender, approximately five minutes. Add soy sauce, water, and lime juice. Continue to cook until onion begins to caramelize and peppers begin to char slightly. Stir in sliced meat. Season with salt and pepper.
Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap. Microwave for 15-20 seconds until tortillas become pliable. Remove from plastic wrap. Spoon fajita mixture down the center of each tortilla.
Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Puh-lease use fresh lime juice and not that nasty stuff in the bottle. Ew.