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Steak Fajita Skewers with Chimichurri

By: Nikki Ross - Simple Life with Nikki
These Steak Fajita Skewers bring all the classic flavors of steak fajitas into a fun, easy-to-grill dinner made with juicy steak and colorful veggies tossed in my easy homemade fajita seasoning and topped with my citrus chimichurri. Perfect for summer BBQs, busy weeknights, or feeding a hungry crowd. Serve them with warm tortillas, homemade rice, or all your favorite fajita toppings for an easy gluten-free dinner that tastes better than the restaurants.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate 5 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs top sirloin steak cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp Homemade Taco Fajita Seasoning divided
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 red onion halved then each half cut into quarters
  • 1 tbsp oil (we use avocado oil)

Chimichurri: (optional)

  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed flat leafy parsley
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno (optional) seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 shallot roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Gluten-Free Mexican Rice optional side dish

Instructions
 

Steak Fajita Skewers:

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the steak cubes, 2 tbsp fajita seasoning, and oil mixing well to evenly coat and set aside.
  • In a separate medium sized bowl, add the peppers, onion, 2 tbsp seasoning, and oil. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the steak and veggies onto 10 metal or wooden(soaked, see note below) skewers evenly.
    Note: This is super fun to let kids help and they absolutely LOVE it! There's no wrong way or pattern to skewers.
  • Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear about 7-9 minutes for medium-rare. Serve skewers topped with the chimichurri or on the side for dipping.

Chimichurri: (optional) Makes about 1 cup

  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve. It'll last in the refrigerator for up to one week.
    If you want a less acidic chimichurri, add about 1-2 more tablespoons of oil.

Notes

Veggies: These skewers are super versatile! Add whatever veggies you want, our favorite is this recipe combo.
Skewer Soaking? While 30 minutes is the minimum, it’s best to plan ahead and soak your bamboo skewers overnight in water. They take awhile to soak up the water, but it’s worth it so they don’t burn super fast.
Night Before Prep: These skewers make the best meal prep, especially for entertaining. Just prepare the skewers and place in a dish, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1102IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition Disclosure:

All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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