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

Suggestions


Prepare to elevate your next meal with these Skirt Steak Fajitas, featuring an irresistible combination of tender, marinated steak and vibrant grilled vegetables. With its smoky flavor profile and a delightful kick from hot smoked Spanish paprika, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends. The steak is marinated to perfection, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor, while the grilled cabbage and scallions add a unique twist that enhances the fajita experience.

This delicious recipe caters to those with dairy restrictions, making it a wonderful option for gatherings. Imagine placing warm flour tortillas on the table, allowing your guests to customize their plates with juicy slices of steak, charred veggies, and a zesty Dried Chile Salsa—all enveloped in the soft embrace of freshly warmed tortillas.

Perfect for a weekend dinner party or a casual lunch, this dish offers a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and robust flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With a preparation time of 300 minutes, it's great for those who enjoy planning ahead. Whether you're grilling for a crowd or simply indulging in a hearty meal at home, these Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions will undoubtedly become a new favorite!

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