Southwestern Flat Iron Steak Fajitas Recipe

Name: Southwestern Flat Iron Steak Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs chuck steaks; 1 teaspoon southwest dried chipotle powder (can use Southwest Chipotle Seasoning); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion, sliced lengthwise; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise; 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas; shredded cheese (optional); Flat Iron Steak Fajita Marinade; 1 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice; Pico De Gallo; 1 cup roma tomato, diced (you can use canned organic diced tomatoes); 1/4 cup white onion, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced; 1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Guacamole; 2 small avocados or 1 large avocado, cubed; 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh; 1/4 cup pico de gallo; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Cilantro Cream Sauce; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs chuck steaks
1 teaspoon southwest dried chipotle powder (can use Southwest Chipotle Seasoning)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
shredded cheese (optional)
Flat Iron Steak Fajita Marinade
1 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
Pico De Gallo
1 cup roma tomato, diced (you can use canned organic diced tomatoes)
1/4 cup white onion, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped finely
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Guacamole
2 small avocados or 1 large avocado, cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1/4 cup pico de gallo
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Cilantro Cream Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 cup cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
salt
pepper

1
Put marinade ingredients and steak in a large zip-lock bag or container with lid and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
2
Combine all the ingredients for each sauce; Pico De Gallo, Guacamole & Cilantro Cream Sauce. Do not mash the avocados in the guacamole - leave as cubes. Cover and put in refrigerator.
3
To prepare the fajitas, preheat grill or broiler on high. If you have a cast iron fajita skillet, heat it in the oven for 20 minutes. Place steaks on grill or on broiler pan in oven. Grill or broil for 8 minutes. Flip and continue grilling for 6 minutes for a medium rare steak. Slice steak across the grain.
4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add onions to pan and cook 1 minute, stir constantly. Add peppers to pan and saute for 1 minute, stir constantly. Season with 1 tsp of Southwest Chipotle Seasoning. Remove pan from heat.
5
Place vegetables on the heated Cast Iron Fajita Platter or on a serving plate. Place sliced Flat Iron Steaks on top of the vegetables. Serve with tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro Cream Sauce and Guacamole. Top with shredded cheese, if so desired.

1457

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs chuck steaks, 1 teaspoon southwest dried chipotle powder (can use Southwest Chipotle Seasoning), 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, sliced lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Flat Iron Steak Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southwestern Flat Iron Steak Fajitas

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