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Steak Fajitas Recipe
Enjoy flavorful steak fajitas with tender steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Steak Fajitas
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 3 bell peppers (mixed colors, thinly sliced)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas (warmed)
Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 tsp salt
Optional toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate steak: Whisk marinade ingredients, add steak, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Cook steak: Heat skillet/grill pan over medium-high. Remove steak, pat dry. Cook 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes.
- Cook veggies: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet. Add bell peppers and onions, season, and sauté until tender and charred (6–7 minutes).
- Slice steak: Thinly slice steak against the grain into strips.
- Assemble: Add steak and veggies to warm tortillas. Serve with toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the tortillas lightly before adding the filling.
