🌶️ Sizzling Steak Fajitas Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Steak & Marinade:
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1½ lb (680g) flank steak or skirt steak
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of 2 limes
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Veggies:
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
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Warm flour or corn tortillas
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Sour cream
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Guacamole or sliced avocado
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Salsa or pico de gallo
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Fresh cilantro, lime wedges
🔪 Instructions
1. Marinate the Steak
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In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix all marinade ingredients.
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Add steak and coat well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours for more flavor).
❓Question: Can I skip marinating?
Answer: You can, but marinating tenderizes the meat and enhances flavor. At least 30 minutes is highly recommended.
2. Cook the Steak
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Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over high heat.
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Cook steak for 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to preference).
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Let it rest 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
❓Question: Why slice against the grain?
Answer: It shortens muscle fibers, making the steak more tender and easier to chew.
3. Cook the Vegetables
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In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Add onions and peppers.
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Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred.
❓Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed to avoid steaming the veggies.
4. Assemble Fajitas
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Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
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Add sliced steak and veggies.
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Top with desired garnishes (guac, sour cream, salsa, etc.).
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Squeeze fresh lime on top before serving.
🔥 Optional Add-ins
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Jalapeño slices for heat
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Cheese (cotija, cheddar, etc.)
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Refried beans or black beans on the side
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve on a sizzling cast-iron skillet for that restaurant-style presentation—just heat it in the oven for 10 minutes at 450°F (230°C) and bring it out hot!
