Dinner for 6
Steak Fajitas
Skirt steak, peppers, and onion cook quickly in a seasoned lime marinade for warm, tender fajita filling.
$13.78for 4 servings
$3.44 per serving$13.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 24 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $13.48Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 1/2 lb skirt
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 red or white onion
- 12 corn or flour tortillas (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- guacamole (optional)
- salsa (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, soy sauce, and cilantro in a bowl, then coat the skirt steak and rest it for 10 minutes.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes.
- Cook the sliced peppers and onion in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often.
- Slice the steak against the grain, return it to the skillet for 1 minute, and serve with tortillas if using.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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