Steak Fajitas Recipe

If you’ve ever tasted sizzling Steak Fajitas at a Mexican restaurant, you’ll know just how irresistible they are. Tender, juicy steak, vibrant bell peppers, and onions, all cooked to perfection and served with warm tortillas—what’s not to love?

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Steak and Marinade:

1 ½ lbs flank steak or skirt steak
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 limes freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon honey optional, for a touch of sweetness

For the Fajita Vegetables:

2 bell peppers thinly sliced (use a mix of colors for a vibrant presentation)
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

Flour tortillas or corn tortillas, if preferred
Sour cream optional
Fresh cilantro chopped
Lime wedges
Guacamole optional
Shredded cheese optional
Salsa optional

Instructions

Marinate Steak: Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, and honey. Coat the steak with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Sauté Veggies: Slice bell peppers and onion. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Grill Steak: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
Assemble Fajitas: Layer grilled steak, sautéed veggies, and toppings (cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, guacamole) on warm tortillas.
Serve & Enjoy: Serve with lime wedges and enjoy your flavorful, sizzling fajitas!

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