Sizzling Steak Fajitas Recipe

🔥 Mediterranean Sizzling Steak Fajitas

🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Steak & Marinade

• 700 g (1½ lb) flank or sirloin steak

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon (Mediterranean swap for lime)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Vegetables

• 2 bell peppers (any colors), sliced

• 1 large red onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt & pepper

To Serve

• Whole-wheat tortillas or warm pita

• Greek yogurt garlic sauce or tzatziki

• Fresh parsley or cilantro

• Optional: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, chili flakes

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Steak

1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Rub over steak. Marinate 30 minutes–2 hours.

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2️⃣ Cook the Steak

1. Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot.

2. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare to medium).

3. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely, rest 5–10 minutes.

4. Slice thinly against the grain.

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3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies

1. In the same hot skillet, add olive oil.

2. Add peppers and onion.

3. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened with charred edges. Season lightly.

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4️⃣ Sizzle & Serve

1. Return sliced steak to the skillet with vegetables.

2. Toss for 30–60 seconds until sizzling hot.

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🌯 How to Serve (Mediterranean Style)

• Spoon into warm whole-wheat tortillas or pita

• Top with Greek yogurt sauce, herbs, and feta

• Serve with lemony salad or grilled vegetables

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💡 Pro Tips

• Slice steak thin for tenderness

• Let the pan get very hot for true sizzle

• Lemon keeps flavors bright without heaviness

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🔁 Variations

• Chicken fajitas (same marinade, cook 5–6 min)

• Shrimp fajitas (marinate 15 min, cook 2 min/side)

• Low-carb bowl (serve over cauliflower rice)