Gluten Free Beef Fajitas with Avocado Crema
Sizzling strips of skirt steak, charred bell peppers, and sweet caramelized onion all piled into warm tortillas — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a celebration. The steak gets a bold rub of cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic before a quick sear in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, building that deep, restaurant-worthy crust in just a few minutes per side. The real showstopper is the avocado crema: ripe avocados blended smooth with sour cream, fresh lime juice, and cilantro into a cool, tangy sauce that ties everything together beautifully. One of the trickiest parts of making fajitas without gluten is the tortilla situation, and this recipe solves it simply by calling for gluten free tortillas warmed right in the same skillet — no special equipment, no fuss. Every other ingredient in the lineup, from the spice blend to the fresh vegetables, is naturally free of gluten-containing grains, so there's no need to swap or substitute anything. This recipe serves four, making it an easy choice for a family dinner or a casual get-together where everyone deserves a plate piled high.
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4 servings
For the steak
- 1.5 lb skirt steak or flank steak
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
For the peppers and onion
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced into ¼-inch half-rings
- ¼ tsp salt
For the avocado crema
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8 gluten free tortillas (6-inch)
- lime wedges (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the steak, then drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and the 2 tbsp lime juice. Let the steak marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
While the steak marinates, make the avocado crema. Combine the avocados, sour cream, 3 tbsp lime juice, cilantro leaves, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then transfer to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
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