Beef Fajitas
Beef fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings friends and family together around the table. Picture tender strips of marinated flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions sizzling in a hot skillet. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, ensuring an unforgettable meal that impresses with both taste and presentation. Serve them in warm tortillas, topped with your favorite condiments for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and fajita seasoning. Coat the flank steak thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onions; sauté until soft and slightly charred (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet over high heat, add the marinated flank steak. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let the beef rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Return sliced beef to the skillet with veggies; stir briefly over low heat to meld flavors.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with the beef and veggie mix. Add toppings like cilantro or avocado if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg