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Grilled Steak Fajita Bowls

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A bed of crunchy lettuce, topped with tender grilled sliced steak, grilled peppers and onions, grilled corn salsa, black beans and avocado.
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 655
Author Janette

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • Juice of 3 oranges 1 cup
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons
  • cup (78 ml) red or white wine vinegar
  • cup (78ml) fresh cilantro
  • 1 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds (1 kg) flank or skirt steak

For the vegetables:

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 red peppers sliced
  • 2 yellow peppers sliced
  • 2 yellow onions sliced
  • Quick and Easy Grilled Corn Salsa
  • Black beans
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • Your favorite salsa

Instructions

Make the marinade:

  • To a blender or food processor add the orange and lime juice, orange and lime zest, vinegar cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • To large ziptop bag or container with a lid, add the steak and pour the marinade over. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Remove steak from marinade and allow the steak to sit at room temperature while the grill heats.

Make the peppers and onions:

  • To a small bowl add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix in the oil.
  • Add the peppers and onions to a bowl and pour over the oil and spices, mix well.

Cook the steak:

  • When the grill is hot, add the steak. Grill for 5-6 minutes on first side, 4 minutes on second side until the internal temp is 125 for medium. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and allow to rest.
  • Add the peppers and onions to the grill and toss until they are slightly charred and cooked. Remove.
  • Slice the steak thin across the grain. Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or rice with the peppers and onions, corn salsa, black beans, avocado and your favorite salsa.

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Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 54g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1828mg