Quick and Easy Steak Fajitas
Enjoy a fast and flavorful meal with these steak fajitas featuring tender beef, fresh peppers, and onions, all served on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
Full Ingredient List
- 2 pounds skirt, flank, sirloin, or hanger steak
- 1 red pepper
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 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 ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6-8 tortillas
Main Dish
Tools and Equipment
- large skillet
- seal-able bags
- jar with a screw top or tight fitting lid
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pounds | skirt, flank, sirloin, or hanger steak | sliced into 1/2 inch strips | |
| 1 | red pepper | deseeded and sliced into thin strips | |
| 1 | bell pepper | deseeded and sliced into thin strips | |
| 1 | medium onion | peeled and sliced into thin strips | |
| 3 tablespoons | olive oil | ||
| 1 tablespoon | lime juice | lemon juice | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | chili powder | ||
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin | ||
| pinch | cayenne pepper | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | Kosher salt | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground black pepper | ||
| 2 cloves | garlic | minced | |
| 6-8 | tortillas | warmed |
Instructions
- Step 1: Place steak strips into a sealable bag. Place the peppers and onion into a separate sealable bag.
- Step 2: In a jar, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Shake until well combined. (Tips: Ensure the lid is secure to avoid spills.)
- Step 3: Pour 1/3 of the marinade over steak, 1/3 over vegetables. Reserve remaining marinade. Seal bags tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. (Tips: Marinating overnight enhances flavor.)
- Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook vegetables until tender crisp, about 5 minutes, then remove to a plate. (Tips: Don't overcook the vegetables; they should still have some crunch.)
- Step 5: Add steak to the skillet and cook until done, about 7-10 minutes. Add vegetables back to the skillet with the reserved marinade. (Tips: Ensure steak is evenly cooked.)
- Step 6: Serve with warm tortillas and optional garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. (Tips: Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave for softness.)
Additional Information
Notes: For best results, plan ahead and marinate the steak and vegetables overnight. Adjust seasonings as desired for personal taste preferences.