Steak Fajita Marinade
This Steak Fajita Marinade is made with olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and flavorful herbs for tender and juicy fajitas!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl), add all the ingredients except the steak and toss to combine.
- Add the steak and toss with marinade to coat.
- Seal the bag or cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, transfer to a clean large surface and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the steak with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill or cook to your desired internal temperature.
Notes
- Click here to learn how to cook steak fajitas as well as my favorite fajita veggies!
- This marinade is best when used with 1 or 2 pounds of protein. If you're making more than 2 pounds, double the marinade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg