Name: Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 5 hours (includes marinating time)
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons hot smoked Spanish paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces; 1/2 medium head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges, core intact; 1 large white onion, halved with some root end attached; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 freshly ground pepper; 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; Warm flour tortillas (for serving); Dried Chile Salsa

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The vegetables should still have plenty of bite when you pull them off the grill; you want a mix of textures between the tender steak, crisp toppings, and soft tortillas.

Recipe information

Total Time
5 hours (includes marinating time)
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

Steak:

4 garlic cloves, peeled

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons hot smoked Spanish paprika

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces

Vegetables and assembly:

1/2 medium head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges, core intact

1 large white onion, halved with some root end attached

1 bunch scallions, trimmed

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 freshly ground pepper

1/4 small red onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Warm flour tortillas (for serving)

Dried Chile Salsa

Preparation

For steak:
Step 1
Purée garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika, cilantro, cumin, salt, and onion powder in a blender until smooth. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag and add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; chill at least 4 hours.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
For vegetables and assembly:
Step 3
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.) Drizzle cabbage, white onion, and scallions with 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are charred and softened, about 4 minutes for scallions, 10–12 minutes for cabbage and onion. Let vegetables cool slightly.
Step 4
Core cabbage and cut into bite-size pieces along with scallions and onion. Toss chopped vegetables in a large bowl with red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Remove steak from marinade, scraping off excess; season with salt and pepper. Grill steak until medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve steak with vegetables, tortillas, and Dried Chile Salsa.

TagsSteak Beef Meat Green Cabbage Cabbage Leafy Greens Vegetable Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Main Dinner Nut Free Dairy Free Weeknight Meals Grilling Blender Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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