Grilled Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Sauce

Discover this delicious and easy-to-make copycat recipe for Grilled Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Sauce. Perfect for a Friday night tailgate or a secret restaurant hack that tastes even better at home.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 30 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Wheat (in tortillas), Dairy (sour cream)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef flank steak
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
  • 8 fajita
  • sized flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the beef flank steak in your favorite store bought or homemade fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450Β°F). Grill the marinated steak until it reaches desired doneness, about 4 6 minutes per side, then let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  3. In a large skillet, cook onion and bell peppers over medium heat until tender, about 5 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Assemble fajitas by placing a generous portion of steak, onions, and peppers onto each tortilla. Top with a dollop of sour cream and drizzle of chimichurri sauce. Fold and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to customize your fajitas - add extra vegetables, cheese, or salsa as desired.

Notes

Marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes is crucial to ensure maximum flavor and tenderness.

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas have their roots in Mexican cuisine and are traditionally made with thinly sliced meat, grilled on a cast-iron skillet, and served with tortillas, onions, and peppers.