Description
Sizzling Steak Fajitas feature tender, marinated flank or skirt steak cooked to perfection with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served hot with warm tortillas. This Mexican-inspired main course delivers bold flavors with a perfect balance of spices, making it an easy and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
To Serve
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine the thinly sliced steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to coat the meat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the Steak: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak to the hot pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the yellow onion. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, soaking up the leftover steak flavors from the pan.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables and toss everything together to combine and heat through. Serve immediately with warm flour or corn tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Add toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese to enhance the fajitas.
- You can grill the steak whole instead of slicing first, then slice it after resting for easier preparation.
- For a low-carb option, serve the steak and vegetables over a bed of lettuce or cauliflower rice instead of tortillas.