Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas
Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas bring tender, marinated beef strips seared with sweet onions and crisp bell peppers, finished with a bright splash of lemon at the table. The balance of tangy lime, fresh cilantro, and peppery heat makes this a vibrant choice for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering with warm tortillas.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, ground pepper, and cilantro. Add the steak strips to the marinade and refrigerate for two to four hours.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak strips and cook until done to your preference. Remove the meat and set it aside.
- 3
Add the remaining oil and the onions to the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until translucent, then stir in the green peppers and steak.
- 4
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top and stir. When the green bell peppers are just tender, remove the pan from the heat.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the steak fajitas with tortillas and lemon wedges on the side.
- Calories 632.5 kcal High 32%
- Protein 35.12 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 70.46 g 26%
- Total Fat 25.13 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.26 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.68 mg High 26%
- Sodium 756.81 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 8.85 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 11.6 g --
- Added Sugars 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 255.34 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 6.77 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 1311.14 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 76.64 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 45.11 mg Good Source 50%
- 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
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Lime Steak Fajitas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 632.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 632.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas healthy?
- Citrus-Lime Steak Fajitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 632.5 calories and 35.12 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 756.81 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.26 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten 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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