Name: Steak Fajitas – Sizzling, Flavorful, and Perfectly Tender
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free); Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving (optional)

Description

Steak fajitas are a vibrant, flavorful Tex-Mex dish with tender strips of steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and all the classic fajita toppings, served sizzling on a hot platter with warm tortillas.

Ingredients

1 pound flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving (optional)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss the steak strips in the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, cooking until softened and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove the peppers and onions from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the marinated steak and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
Return the peppers and onions to the skillet with the steak, tossing to combine and heat through for another 1–2 minutes.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, then serve the fajita mixture in the tortillas with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the steak instead of pan-frying it.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to switch the steak with chicken, shrimp, or even tofu for a different twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Tex-Mex