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Steak Fajitas

A fast, weeknight steak fajitas recipe with bright flavors and a little char on the meat, ideal for a family meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 2 pounds skirt, flank, sirloin, or hanger steak, sliced into half-inch strips Slice meat across the grain for tenderness.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic = bigger flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green or yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 6 to 8 tortillas, warmed

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Put the steak into a sealable bag and the peppers and onion into a separate bag.
  2. In a jar with a tight lid, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and garlic; shake well until glossy.
  3. Pour one third of the marinade over the steak, one third over the vegetables, and save the rest. Seal both bags and chill for 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high until it’s very hot and shimmering.
  2. Pour the vegetables into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re just tender-crisp with golden edges, about 4–5 minutes; remove and set aside.
  3. Add the steak strips in a single layer; let them sear without crowding, flipping once, until cooked through and browned, about 7–10 minutes total.
  4. Return the vegetables to the pan with the reserved marinade, heat for a minute until the sauce thickens slightly, and scoop onto warmed tortillas to serve.

Notes

Tips: Slice peppers and onion while steak marinates to save time. Avoid crowding the pan for good browning. For added flavor, toss everything together at the end.