Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions bring bold heat from shichimi togarashi balanced by citrusy notes of orange and lime. The steak turns succulent after an overnight spice rub, then gets seared and tossed with sweet peppers and onions in a glossy, savory pan sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend spread with tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Pound the flank steak lightly with a meat mallet. Rub shichimi togarashi on both sides, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Mix orange juice, soy sauce, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest in a resealable plastic bag. Unwrap the flank steak and place the steak in the bag, coat it with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Take the steak out of the marinade and pour the marinade into a small bowl.
- 5
Grill the steak on the preheated grill, basting with the marinade every 5 minutes, until it begins to firm and is seared outside but reddish-pink and juicy inside, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer in the center should register 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
- 6
Slice the steak in half lengthwise, then cut thin slices across the grain.
- 7
Whisk cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin together in a bowl.
- 8
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the sliced steak, chili powder mixture, and water to the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens and the meat looks glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 370.39 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 33.25 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 15.6 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.95 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.92 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.81 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1272.58 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 2.22 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 1.9 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 45.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 551.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 33.79 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 61.25 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultra Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 370.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cornstarch, Dried Orange Peel. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions healthy?
- Ultra-Tender Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 370.39 calories and 33.25 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1272.58 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.92 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Corn, 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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