These Low Calorie Steak Fajitas are just 79 calories and can be made in a flash!
Packed with metabolism boosting ingredients like jalapeños, bell peppers, onions and spices, this healthy steak fajita recipe will actually help you lose weight!
The serving size is about 1/2 cup, just the right amount to fill 2 tortillas. But you can absolutely have more if you like. I have even supplied protein boosting tips and sodium lowing tricks in the nutrition section below!
Low Calorie Steak Fajitas
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Ingredients in Healthy Steak Fajitas
You can use any color of bell peppers you like to make this recipe. I love red bell peppers and yellow also make for a pretty presentation. But you can choose your favorite colors.
And if you don’t like or can’t have jalapeños, simply add in 1/2 (or a full) green bell pepper for the same visual effect. It will still be delicious.
Shopping List for Skinny Steak Fajitas:
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Salt (see nutrition section for low sodium tips)
- Lean strip steak (see nutrition section on how to double or triple the protein in this recipe!)
- Olive Oil Spray
- Bell peppers (see recipe card below for colors)
- Red onions
- Jalapeño
How to Make Healthy Steak Fajitas
I recommend making the marinade as far ahead of time as you can. I like to make the spice rub and add 1/2 to a large bag and 1/2 to a small bag. Then I cut up the steak as directed and add to the large bag. I even go so far to pop the small bag of additional spices in the bag of steak slices and add it all to the freezer.
This means I can get the prep work for the fajita meat out of the way and add it to the freezer for later in the week.
How to Make Skinny Steak Fajitas:
- In a bowl combine the cayenne, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
- Mix well then move 1/2 of the mixture to a large gallon bag, and the other 1/2 to a bowl.
- Add the steak strips to the large bag of spices and shake and squish until all the steak is covered in spices. Place in the fridge for 1-24 hours (the longer the better.)
- Heat your largest skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with olive oil.
- Add in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño and the bowl of spices.
- Mix together and cook until the onions and bell pepper are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the marinated steak, and brown on both sides about 5 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas (or lettuce wraps for low carb) and your favorite toppings.
Low Calorie Steak Fajitas Recipe
This Low Calorie Steak Fajitas Recipe is easy and quick, I know you’ll love this yummy dinner! Here are a few more quick dinners I think you’ll love.
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Low Calorie Steak Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz lean strip steak sliced in thin strips
- Olive Oil Spray
- 2 bell peppers (I used red and yellow) thinly sliced
- 2 red onions thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño all seeds and ribs removed and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the cayenne, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
- Mix well then move 1/2 of the mixture to a large gallon bag, and the other 1/2 to a bowl.
- Add the steak strips to the large bag of spices and shake and squish until all the steak is covered in spices. Place in the fridge for 1-24 hours (the longer the better.)
- Heat your largest skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with olive oil.
- Add in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño and the bowl of spices.
- Mix together and cook until the onions and bell pepper are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the marinated steak, and brown on both sides about 5 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas (or lettuce wraps for low carb) and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Steak Fajitas
Boost the Protein: If more protein is important to you, double or triple the steak in the recipe. Or add in 1 chicken breast to the recipe, steak and chicken fajitas are super yummy and low calorie!
Lower the Sodium: You can easily cut the sodium by omitting it from the recipe all together. Then add the juice and zest of 1/2 lime to the pan when you add in the steak.
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