Marinated Flat Iron Steak Fajitas
A citrus and spice marinade for flat iron steak, combining fresh lime and orange juices with garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. The steak is coated in this flavorful mixture and left to marinate before cooking.
Ingredients
flat iron steak2 lb
(680g)Marinade
lime2 whole, juiced
(2whole)orange1 whole, juiced
(1whole)garlic cloves3 whole, minced
(3whole)olive oil2 tbsp
(30ml)chili powder1 tbsp
(7g)ground cumin1 tsp
(2g)smoked paprika1 tsp
(2g)kosher salt1 tsp
(6g)black pepper1 tsp
(1g)Instructions
Step-by-step guide
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together 2 limes juiced, 1 orange juiced, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Timer: 3m - 2
Pour the marinade over 1 1/2 lb flat iron steak in a resealable bag or dish, coating well.
- 3
Marinate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Don’t go longer, the lime will screw up the meat.
Timer: 30m - 4
Heat a cast iron or skillet to high temp.
- 5
Cook steak on high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until medium rare.
Timer: 5m - 6
Set that aside to rest at least 5 minutes, reduce heat. Add a little more olive oil and cook the bell peppers and onions in the pan until soft or whatever you like.
Timer: 5m - 7
Serve on flour tortillas.
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