Steak Fajitas Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Fajitas are all about the sizzle. That's what we love about them. And as far as proteins go, nothing sizzles like steak. A true old-school fajita can be nothing more than seasoned slices of sizzling skirt steak wrapped up in a toasty fresh flour tortilla. It's the definition of simple perfection. Add some colorful veggies, herbs and a bit of sauce, and you've got one heck of a lean, mean hunger satiation machine. These fajitas are all about the beef. Skirt steak is preferred for it's robust flavor, but you can use sirloin flap, flank steak, or anything else you like. A fatty cut like rib eye might be too unctuous for most, but to each his own. Skirt steak should be tenderized, usually with a marinade, then seared hard in a cast iron pan for maximum sizzle. Cook the steak to an internal temperature of 125-130 f, then let it rest while you cook the veggies. With simple prep, huge flavor, and straightforward cookery, these fajitas make a great special with a strong shot at a spot on the regular menu. Once you master the recipe, mix it up. Try a new marinade or different veggies. Just don't forget the sizzle.

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45minstotal
30minsPrep
15minsCook
45m.total
30m.Prep
15m.Cook
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Ingredients for Steak Fajitas Recipe

  • As required For the marinade
  • 1/25 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.17 Juice lime
  • 0.33 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 0.33 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.17 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.17 teaspoon Black pepper
  • As required For the fajita filling
  • 7 ounce 1 skirt steak, between
  • 0.33 tablespoon Vegetable Oil, Divided
  • 0.17 Large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.17 Large orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.17 Large pasilla pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.17 Large anaheim pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.17 Medium sweet onion, thinly sliced in 1/2 moons
Nutrition
value
260
calories per serving
12 g Fat9 g Protein23 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    23g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    23g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    106mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    1933mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    68mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    86mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    59mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    60mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats