Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Juicy, marinated flank steak with tender sautéed peppers and onions wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt for a vibrant, flavorful meal.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

¼ cup lime juice

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 pound flank steak

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1 medium sweet onion, halved and cut into strips

8 large butterhead lettuce leaves

Desired toppings such as guacamole, salsa and Greek yogurt

Directions

For marinade, in a small bowl combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, oregano and crushed red pepper. Lightly score both surfaces of flank steak diagonally. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over meat; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 24 hours.
Remove steak from marinade, discard excess marinade.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove steak; let rest for 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-size strips.
While steak is resting, add remaining oil to same skillet. Cook peppers and onion for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Divide steak and vegetables among lettuce leaves. Serve with toppings.