Steak Fajitas Skewers
These Steak Fajitas Skewers are an easy and delicious dinner option that you can throw onto the grill and serve up in no time! So, let’s gather our aprons and fire up the grill as I walk you through this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to take your taste buds on a sizzling fiesta on a stick!
SHOULD I USE METAL OR BAMBOO SKEWERS?
Both metal and bamboo skewers can be used for this recipe. If you opt for bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them first in water for a minimum of 20 minutes before assembling the ingredients and cooking on the grill.
Soaking them first will prevent the wooden skewers from burning and disintegrating on the grill.
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The benefit of metal skewers is that they’re reusable but handle them with care as they can get very hot from the grill’s heat.
Whether you use metal or wooden skewers, leaving a gap of about 2-3 inches at the bottom is best to give you enough room to grip the skewer for easy flipping.
Sirloin steak is recommended for this recipe because it is leaner meat that is really suitable for grilling. It will not cause the grill to flame as excess fat drips off it, and the meat and vegetables will not burn. Sirloin also holds its form on a skewer during the cooking process.
Roast and beef stew meat isn’t a good choice for these steak fajitas skewers as the meat is quite tough.
If you cannot grill the steak fajitas skewers, you will still have juicy and flavorsome food by cooking them on an indoor griddle on medium heat or placing the fajitas on a baking tray and cooking in the oven under the broiler. Watch them carefully as they must not burn.
Absolutely! You can use alternative proteins such as chicken, fish, and shrimp. Check the length of cooking time as you do not want dried-out food.
Recipe Notes:
- Cutting the meat and vegetables the same size as uniform pieces of food will help cook all ingredients evenly. I recommend about 1-inch x 1-inch squares for both meat and vegetables.
- Feel free to add in other vegetables or substitute those listed for others. Mushrooms, zucchini, squash, or any of your favorite vegetables can be added to the peppers and onions or substituted altogether.
- Check the steak’s internal temperature for juicy and tender steak, which should register at 145F.
- For extra tender and flavorsome meat, marinate it after seasoning. Do this for 30 minutes to a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator if time permits. Avocado oil, and fresh lime juice mixed with onion and pepper seasonings make a wonderful marinade.
- Before serving, wrap the fajitas in foil to let them rest for 2 – 3 minutes. Resting enhances the flavors and keeps juices locked in for tenderness.
- Reheat leftovers on the grill for no more than a minute or two, so they do not dry out or burn. Wrapping in foil before heating is another option.
- Serve with dips, salads, or even tortillas, on or off the skewer.
Steak Fajitas Skewers
- In a gallon size freezer bag, combine the meat and seasoning. Close the bag and shake until the meat is well coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the skewers by alternating the vegetables and meat.
- Prepare the grill to medium high heat. Carefully oil the grill grates.
- Place the skewers on the prepared grill and cook, covered for 10 minutes or until the beef has reached desired doneness, flipping the skewers halfway through the cook time.
- Serve alone or with flour tortillas and the toppings for fajitas.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 green bell peppers seeded and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers seeded and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
- 1 white onion cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- In a gallon size freezer bag, combine the meat and seasoning. Close the bag and shake until the meat is well coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the skewers by alternating the vegetables and meat.
- Prepare the grill to medium high heat. Carefully oil the grill grates.
- Place the skewers on the prepared grill and cook, covered for 10 minutes or until the beef has reached desired doneness, flipping the skewers halfway through the cook time.
- Serve alone or with flour tortillas and the toppings for fajitas.
Nutrition
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