Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions
300 min.
8
400kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Skirt Steak Fajitas featuring grilled cabbage and scallions! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to a sunny fiesta. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these fajitas are sure to impress your family and friends.

Marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lime juice, and smoky paprika, the skirt steak is grilled to perfection, achieving that ideal medium-rare doneness that keeps it juicy and tender. The addition of charred cabbage, sweet white onion, and fresh scallions adds a wonderful crunch and depth of flavor, making each bite a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

What’s more, this recipe is completely dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. Serve it all up with warm flour tortillas and a side of Dried Chile Salsa for an authentic touch that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply looking to spice up your weeknight meals, these Skirt Steak Fajitas are the perfect choice. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • servings flour tortilla (for serving)
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • 0.5 medium head cabbage green cut into 2 wedges, core intact
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoon onion powder 
  • tablespoons paprika smoked spanish hot
  • 0.3 small onion red finely chopped
  • servings chilies dried
  • bunch spring onion trimmed
  • pounds skirt steak cut into 4 equal pieces
  • large onion white with some root end attached halved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Purée garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika,cilantro, cumin, salt, and onion powder in ablender until smooth.
  2. Transfer marinade toa resealable plastic bag and add steak. Sealbag and turn to coat; chill at least 4 hours.
  3. DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  4. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heata grill pan over medium-high heat.)
  5. Drizzlecabbage, white onion, and scallions with 4tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill,turning occasionally, until vegetables arecharred and softened, about 4 minutes forscallions, 10–12 minutes for cabbage andonion.
  6. Let vegetables cool slightly.
  7. Core cabbage and cut into bite-sizepieces along with scallions and onion. Tosschopped vegetables in a large bowl withred onion, lime juice, cilantro, and remaining2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove steak from marinade, scrapingoff excess; season with salt and pepper.Grill steak until medium-rare, about3 minutes per side.
  9. Transfer to a cuttingboard and let rest 5–10 minutes beforeslicing.
  10. Serve steak with vegetables, tortillas,and Dried Chile Salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400kcal
Protein28.12%
Fat48.33%
Carbs23.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
6.25
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.134347780891%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
1.11mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.35kcal
20.02%
Fat:21.97g
33.79%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.81%
Carbohydrates:24.09g
8.03%
Net Carbohydrates:19.76g
7.19%
Sugar:4.77g
5.3%
Cholesterol:71.44mg
23.81%
Sodium:311.98mg
13.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.76g
57.52%
Vitamin K:63.23µg
60.22%
Zinc:7.81mg
52.04%
Selenium:32.44µg
46.34%
Vitamin B3:8.34mg
41.71%
Vitamin B12:2.42µg
40.26%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
35.01%
Vitamin A:1669.23IU
33.38%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.08%
Vitamin C:25.6mg
31.03%
Phosphorus:276.38mg
27.64%
Iron:4.67mg
25.92%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.19%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.02%
Potassium:614.48mg
17.56%
Fiber:4.32g
17.3%
Vitamin E:2.57mg
17.12%
Folate:64.83µg
16.21%
Magnesium:50.77mg
12.69%
Calcium:99.05mg
9.91%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.52%
Copper:0.18mg
9.18%
Source:Epicurious