Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas
Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas bring bright lime and fresh cilantro to juicy strips of skirt steak, with a gentle jalapeño heat that complements sweet peppers and onions. Each bite is smoky, citrusy, and herb-forward, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, jalapeño, garlic, and cumin in a large glass or ceramic bowl until well mixed. Add the skirt steak, bell peppers, and onion; toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- 2
Remove the steak, bell peppers, and onion from the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 3
Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the steak; cook and stir until browned on all sides and still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion; cook until just tender but still slightly firm, 5 to 6 minutes. Return the steak to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through.
- Calories 151.1 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 12.67 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 7.72 g 3%
- Total Fat 7.79 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.48 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 28.35 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 38.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.67 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 33.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 108.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.77 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 53.88 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mama's Fantastic Fajitas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 151.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas healthy?
- Mama’s Fantastic Fajitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 151.1 calories and 12.67 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.48 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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