Perfect choice — Steak Fajitas are sizzling, colorful, and full of flavor. 🌶️🔥 Tender strips of marinated steak with caramelized peppers and onions wrapped in warm tortillas — a total crowd-pleaser.
Here’s a tried-and-true restaurant-style steak fajita recipe you can easily make at home.
🥩 Steak Fajitas Recipe
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the steak & marinade:
- 1½ lbs flank steak or skirt steak (can also use sirloin)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (adds subtle sweetness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for spice
For the veggies:
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow or orange pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To serve:
- Flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, or lime wedges
🔪 Instructions
- Marinate the steak
- In a bowl or zip bag, combine olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and all spices.
- Add steak and coat well.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
- Cook the steak
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Cook 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium doneness.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add sliced onions and peppers; season with a little salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
- Slice and serve
- Slice steak thinly against the grain into strips.
- Add steak back to the pan with veggies to toss and heat through.
- Serve sizzling hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
🌮 Optional Add-Ons & Tips
- For smoky flavor: add a few dashes of liquid smoke or cook on an outdoor grill.
- Make it creamy: drizzle with chipotle-lime crema or cilantro-lime sauce.
- Meal prep: store steak and veggies separately, then reheat quickly in a skillet.
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