Sizzling steak fajitas (Printable)

Tender marinated beef with sautéed peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Fajitas

10 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 large onion, sliced
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Serving

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - Sour cream (optional)
17 - Salsa (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
19 - Lime wedges (optional)
20 - Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
21 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add steak strips and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated steak in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer steak to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in sliced peppers and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and slightly charred.
04 - Return cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and heat for 1-2 minutes until sizzling hot. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms ordinary flank steak into something extraordinary in just 15 minutes
  • Everything happens in one skillet, meaning maximum flavor with minimal cleanup
  • These come together faster than delivery, even on your busiest weeknights
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when searing the steak will cause it to steam instead of brown
  • Letting the meat rest for a few minutes after cooking keeps it juicy and tender
03 -
  • Partially freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing for impossibly thin, even strips
  • Cast iron gives the best sear, but any heavy skillet will work beautifully
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