Description
Sizzling Steak Fajitas bring fiery Mexican-inspired flavors right to your dinner table, packed with zesty spices that dance across tender strips of beef. Grab some tortillas and get ready to roll up a meal that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb flank steak
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a bold marinade.
- Pour marinade over your 1 lb flank steak, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb intense flavors.
- Preheat your skillet to 400°F, creating a searing hot cooking surface for maximum caramelization.
- Transfer marinated steak onto the skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side for perfect medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer steak to a cutting board, letting it rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Slice your steak against the grain into thin, diagonal strips for maximum tenderness.
- Sauté 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 sliced onion in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until edges become slightly charred.
- Warm 4 flour tortillas for 30 seconds on each side directly on the skillet.
- Arrange steak strips and sautéed vegetables inside tortillas, creating a mouthwatering fajita feast.
Notes
- Marinate the steak for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before cooking.
- Cut your peppers and onions into thin, uniform strips so they cook evenly and caramelize nicely in the skillet.
- Always slice steak against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces that melt in your mouth.
- For a low-carb version, swap tortillas for lettuce wraps or serve the fajitas over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg