Classic Steak Fajita with Bell Peppers
Marinated skirt steak grilled with charred bell peppers and onions, served in low-carb lettuce wraps.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 600 g Skirt steak
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1/2 Yellow onion
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 9 Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1
Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; whisk to make a marinade.
- 2
Place the skirt steak in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over it, seal, and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- 3
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 4
Heat a grill or heavy skillet over high heat. Remove steak from the bag, discard excess marinade, and grill 3‑4 minutes per side for medium‑rare, then let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- 5
While the steak rests, add the pepper and onion strips to the hot grill, tossing for 4‑5 minutes until charred and tender.
- 6
Separate lettuce leaves, fill each with sliced steak, grilled peppers, and onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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