Skillet Beef Fajitas
Skillet Beef Fajitas feature citrusy, chili-laced skirt steak with a gentle kick of cayenne, tucked into warm whole wheat tortillas alongside sweet, charred peppers and onions. The marinade of lime, garlic, and cilantro keeps the meat bright and juicy, while a quick sear adds smoky depth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with customizable toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Beef Fajitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Crush the garlic with the kosher salt in a mortar and pestle until it becomes a paste. Whisk the garlic paste, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the skirt steak strips, turn to coat in the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
- 2
Take the steak out of the marinade and shake off the excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Wrap the tortillas tightly in aluminum foil to make a packet and set the packet on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
- 5
Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the hot oil until browned and nearly tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and pepper to a plate.
- 6
Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in the same skillet over high heat until the oil starts to smoke. Cook 1/2 of the steak in the hot oil until browned on all sides but still pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes. Move the cooked steak to the plate with the onion and pepper.
- 7
Heat the remaining canola oil in the same skillet. Cook the remaining steak in the hot oil until browned on all sides but still pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir the cooked steak, onion, bell pepper, and any accumulated juices back into the skillet. Add the minced garlic and salt; cook and stir until fragrant and heated through. Remove from the heat. Divide the steak mixture among the warm tortillas.
- Calories 697.41 kcal High 35%
- Protein 42.38 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 59.31 g 22%
- Total Fat 31.47 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 9.64 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.48 g High --
- Cholesterol 85.09 mg High 28%
- Sodium 511.27 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.34 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 259.76 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 4.9 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 313.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.99 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 72.34 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Beef Fajitas is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 697.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Beef Fajitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Beef Fajitas?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 697.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Beef Fajitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Skillet Beef Fajitas healthy?
- Skillet Beef Fajitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 697.41 calories and 42.38 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 511.27 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.64 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, 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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