Description
Steak fajitas are a vibrant celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering. Juicy strips of flank steak are marinated and paired with colorful bell peppers and onions, all sizzling together for an unforgettable meal. Serve them wrapped in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings, and let everyone indulge in this festive dish that promises to be a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Slice flank steak into thin strips against the grain. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add steak strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Slice onion and bell peppers into thin strips. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Sauté vegetables until softened and caramelized (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Cook Steak: In the same skillet, add marinated steak in a single layer. Sear for about 4-6 minutes until browned but still juicy.
- Combine & Serve: Add sautéed vegetables back into the skillet with steak; stir until heated through. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings for guests to assemble their fajitas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg