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Steak Fajita Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for tenderizing and enhancing the taste of steak for fajitas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Marinade
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey.
  2. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
Marinate the Steak
  1. Place your steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use flank steak or skirt steak. Adjust the marinade time according to your preference for flavor intensity.

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