Lime and Cumin Steak Fajitas with Charred Peppers and Onions

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats, NYT Cooking and America's Test Kitchen.

Fajita · Beef · Tex-Mex

Skirt or flank steak marinates briefly in lime and cumin before being seared hot and sliced thin, served over smoky charred peppers and onions with warm tortillas.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving755 kcal
PremiumHigh Protein
ServingsMakes 4
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Why this label?

High Protein

44.9 g protein for 755 kcal = 5.9 g per 100 kcal, so protein gives about 24% of the energy. High Protein needs at least 20% (5 g per 100 kcal), the condition in the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

3.1 g per serving

6.2 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 12.4 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • small bowl and whisk
  • large zip-lock bag or shallow dish
  • medium bowl
  • large cast-iron or heavy frying pan
  • tongs
  • instant-read thermometer
  • chopping board and sharp knife
  • foil

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy755 kcal
Protein44.9 g
Carbohydrate52.6 g
of which sugars9.3 g
of which free sugars3.1 g
Fat41 g
of which saturates10.3 g
Fibre5.5 g
Salt2.76 g

Protein per 100 kcal

5.9 g meets High Protein (≥ 5 g, 20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values