The rub for the steak is both sweet and spicy—use it on any grilled protein, and be generous, as some of it comes off on the grill. Out of season, look for grapefruit segments in the refrigerated case.
Steak Fajitas with Citrus Slaw
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ pounds flank or skirt steak beef sirloin flap
- 1 poblano chili, stemmed and seeded
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 bunch green onions, roots removed
- 1 lime, halved
- 8 (4-inch) whole-grain flour tortillas, warmed
- CITRUS SLAW
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- ½ cup grapefruit segments, drained
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the oil, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and pinch of salt. Spread mixture onto steak, using hands to ensure steak is thoroughly coated.
- Brush poblano, bell pepper, romaine heart, and green onions with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. For a charcoal grill or gas grill, place poblano, bell pepper, and green onions on the greased rack directly over medium heat; cover and grill until tender (about 10 minutes for poblano and bell pepper, turning once, and about 1 minute for green onions). Cool; then thinly slice all the vegetables. Place romaine and lime halves, cut side down, on the grate and grill 2 minutes, or until grill marks form. Cool; then chop romaine. Cut lime halves into wedges.
- Meanwhile, place steak on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals and grill to desired doneness, turning once. Allow 10–12 minutes for medium rare (145°F) or 12–15 minutes for medium (160°F). Rest steaks on a clean platter, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
- To make Citrus Slaw, in a bowl, gently toss together the mandarin orange, grapefruit, red onion, salt, and cilantro.
- Thinly slice steak; serve in warm tortillas with grilled vegetables, lime wedges, and Citrus Slaw.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Steak Fajitas with Citrus Slaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
20%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 56mg
19%
Sodium 530mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 16g
Protein 43g
86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (2 fajitas and ½ cup citrus slaw): 503 cal, 13g fat (6g mono, 2g poly, 4g sat), 56mg chol, 530mg sodium, 44g carb (5g fiber, 16g sugars), 43g protein
