Best 15 Minute Fajita Steak Lettuce Wraps

A plate of lettuce wraps with meat and peppers.

5 from 62 votes

Best 15 Minute Fajita Steak Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and flavorful, Best 15 Minute Fajita Steak Lettuce Wraps are nutritious, easy to make on just one pan, and ready in 30 minutes.

Course any meal, dinner, entree: lunch

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword healthy, lettuce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 483kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Homemade Fajita Seasoning below and link in post above
3 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
2 meidum limes juiced and zested
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 pound skirt steak or flank steak
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium orange bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium red onion
1 head butter lettuce washed & dried, Or serve in tortilla wraps
sliced avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, & pico

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients for the fajita seasonings.
Make the steak marinade
Slice the onions and bell peppers.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil, chopped cilantro, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and 5 teaspoons of the fajita seasonings. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this steak marinade for drizzling on the steak at the end. Pour remainder of the steak marinade into a large zip-top bag along with the steak. Press the bag to evenly distribute the marinade and allow to sit while you prepare the vegetables.
Slice the onions and bell peppers into thin strips.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the bell peppers and sprinkle with the reserved 2 teaspoons of fajita seasonings. If you like the peppers with a nice crunch - cook for about 3-5 minutes. And if you like them softer, leave them on for about 3 minutes longer. Transfer and set aside on a plate.
Add another tablespoon of olive or coconut oil to the same skillet and sear the steak. Allow to sear for 2 to 3 minutes (or more depending on how done you like your steak) on each side. Add the reserved steak marinade to the skillet and cook until just heated. Remove from heat.
Allow the steak to rest 5 minutes before slices it. Meanwhile, assemble lettuce wraps by placing a spoonful of vegetables into the center of each leaf. Top with avocado, pico, sour cream, or your favorite toppings. Serve.

Notes

Fajita seasoning mix

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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