Description
These Sizzling Steak Fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Marinated and cooked to perfection, the tender steak is combined with colorful bell peppers and onions, creating a sizzling and satisfying meal served with warm tortillas and optional toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Marinade:
- 1½ lbs flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- Warm flour tortillas for serving
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the steak slices and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the steak to the skillet, toss with veggies, and remove from heat. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime over the fajitas before serving.
- Grilling the steak and veggies separately can add a smokier taste to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (with tortilla)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
