Description
Sizzling Steak Fajitas bring Mexican-inspired zest right to your dinner table, delivering bold flavors that dance across your taste buds. Tender strips of marinated beef, grilled peppers, and warm tortillas create a feast perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) flank steak
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Items:
- Flour tortillas
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 lbs flank steak into thin strips against the grain. Create a zesty marinade by whisking 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Submerge steak strips completely in marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Chop 1 large onion and 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow) into uniform thin strips. Heat a large skillet to 375°F with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté vegetables for 6-7 minutes until edges caramelize and they soften slightly.
- Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside. Increase heat to high (400°F). Spread marinated steak strips in a single layer across hot skillet. Sear precisely 4 minutes, flipping once, ensuring exterior browns while interior remains pink.
- Return sautéed vegetables to skillet with steak. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until everything reaches 165°F. Warm flour tortillas on a separate griddle at 300°F for serving. Arrange steak fajitas with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Let the steak marinate longer for deeper flavor, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum tenderness.
- Slice the steak against the grain to ensure each bite is tender and easy to chew.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and caramelization on both steak and vegetables.
- For a low-carb version, replace tortillas with large lettuce leaves as a fresh, crisp wrapper.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-13 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg