Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions

Tender marinated skirt steak served with char-grilled cabbage, onions, and scallions, wrapped in warm flour tortillas. This Mexican-inspired dish features a flavorful marinade with smoked paprika, cumin, and fresh lime juice.

6 servings
4 hr 37 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ 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
  • ½ head medium head green cabbage, cut into 2 wedges, core intact
  • 1 large large white onion, halved with some root end attached
  • 1 bunch bunch scallions, trimmed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 to taste freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ small small red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 pieces Warm flour tortillas (for serving)
  • 1 serving Dried Chile Salsa

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

  3. 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.

    12 min

  4. 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.

    10 min

  5. 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.

    15 min