Description
Indulge in tender steak fajitas bursting with Tex-Mex flavors! This recipe features a zesty marinade infused with Lipton onion soup mix, lime juice, and spices, delivering unbeatable taste with minimal effort. Simply marinate the steak, grill to perfection, and serve with sautéed onions and peppers for a delicious meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope of Lipton onion soup mix
- 1/4 cup of your favorite oil
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of lime juice (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon of lime zest (if using store-bought lime juice, add an extra teaspoon)
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped or grated (or 2 teaspoons of garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 to 2 pounds of beef flank steak (or substitute with London broil or chicken breasts)
- Optional: onions, peppers for sautéing
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together the Lipton onion soup mix, oil, water, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, and black pepper.
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Add the beef flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it’s well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Optional: Slice onions and peppers thinly. Sauté them over medium-low heat with some oil for up to 20 minutes until cooked down and caramelized.
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Optional: Prepare guacamole by mashing together two avocados with grated onion (or onion powder), salt, and a squeeze of lime.
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Grill the marinated meat over high heat until it reaches the desired doneness:
- For medium rare: 135°F
- For medium: 140°F
- For medium well: 145°F
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Once cooked, slice the steak thinly against the grain.
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Serve the sliced steak with sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortillas.
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Enjoy your delicious steak fajitas with all the fixings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes