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Whole30 Steak Fajitas

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This Texas girl loves herself  some fajitas!

I couldn’t imagine 30 days without my beloved Tex-Mex, so I had to hop in the kitchen and come up with my own compliant marinade for Whole30 Steak Fajitas. This blender marinade is as easy as can be and imparts a ton of flavor. If you have been looking for a fresh new recipe to throw on the grill this summer, give this one a try!

Don’t have a grill or don’t feel like heading outside? Try my recipe for Sheetpan Steak Fajitas. 

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Whole30 Steak Fajitas

  • Author: Marissa
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 4:15
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Lunch or Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Description

Delicious Whole30 Compliant marinade for steak fajitas. Everything gets tossed in a blender for little clean up and maximum flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skirt steak

Marinade

  • 2-3 Dried Chiles (i.e. Chile de Arbol, ancho chiles, red chiles etc.), stem and seeds removed, rehydrated in warm water
  • 2 dates, pitted and soaked in warm water
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 C coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 C- 1/2 C water, depending on marinade thickness
  • 1/2  tsp salt + 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange or yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

serve with: 

  • mixed greens or arugula
  • cauliflower rice
  • guacamole or sliced avocado
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: Add the rehydrated chilies, pitted dates, garlic, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder, lime juice, water, and the salt + pepper to a blender. Pulse till mixture is smooth. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Let marinate for 4+ hours.
  2. Saute the onions and peppers in a skillet with 1 tbsp of avocado oil. Season with salt + pepper.
  3. Grill the skirt steak on high heat till desired doneness. For medium, ~ 4 minutes each side.
  4. Serve with cauliflower rice, fresh greens, avocado, pico de gallo, and compliant salsa.

Notes

If too spicy, add more water, tomato paste, or another date.

If too bland, add a pinch of salt, more apple cider vinegar, or extra lime juice.

Keywords: whole30, mexican, fajitas, steak, beef