Description
Sizzling steak fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavor right to your kitchen table. Tender strips of beef, colorful peppers, and warm tortillas create a quick weeknight dinner that sparks excitement at mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds flank steak
Vegetables and Fresh Ingredients:
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 large onion
- 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by combining 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
- Ensure your 1.5 lbs flank steak is moisture-free by thoroughly patting it with paper towels.
- Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto the steak’s surface, then generously coat it with the prepared seasoning mix.
- Allow the steak to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, enabling the flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Slice 3 bell peppers and 1 large onion into uniform, thin strips for even cooking.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to achieve perfect searing conditions.
- Swirl the remaining olive oil in the hot skillet, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, aiming for a medium-rare finish or your preferred doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Using the same skillet, sauté the pepper and onion strips for 5-6 minutes until they develop a slight char and become tender.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin, manageable strips.
- Warm 8 flour tortillas in the microwave or skillet for 30 seconds to enhance their flexibility.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the steak and vegetables to brighten their flavors.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately alongside sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and more consistent doneness.
- Always slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness, cutting perpendicular to the muscle fibers.
- For a spicier version, add extra cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning blend.
- If watching carbs, serve fajitas over cauliflower rice or wrapped in large lettuce leaves instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg