Sizzling Marinated Beef Fajitas (Printable version)

Tender marinated beef strips sautéed with bell peppers and onions, served hot with warm tortillas and toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Fajitas

10 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 large onion, sliced
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - Sour cream (optional)
17 - Salsa (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
19 - Lime wedges (optional)
20 - Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
21 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add steak strips and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place marinated steak strips in a single layer and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove steak from skillet and keep warm covered.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onion 5 to 7 minutes until softened with slight charring.
04 - Return steak strips to skillet, toss with vegetables, and heat together 1 to 2 minutes until sizzling.
05 - Immediately serve with warmed tortillas and your choice of optional toppings including sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, avocado or guacamole, and shredded cheese.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty, tenderizing the steak while infusing it with smoky, citrusy depth
  • Everything happens in one skillet, meaning maximum flavor and minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it, so work in batches if your skillet isn't large enough
  • Letting the meat rest after searing keeps it juicy, even just 5 minutes on a covered plate makes a difference
03 -
  • Slice the steak when it's slightly frozen, it'll cut more cleanly and evenly
  • Don't marinate longer than 2 hours or the lime will break down the meat too much
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