Amazing Steak Fajitas have tender marinated, juicy steak with colorful bell peppers wrapped in a soft shell tortilla topped with all your favorites. A complete dinner in 30 minutes!
Fajitas are a fun and adds so much flavor to the dinner table! If you love fajitas as much as I do try this Sheet Pan Salsa Verde Chicken Fajitas, Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas or 20 Minute Skillet Blackened Shrimp Fajitas.
Amazing Steak Fajitas
I am not going to lie. These Steak Fajitas are truly AMAZING! I am not sure I will ever be able to eat another steak fajitas again!
This is so easy to make in a skillet. One pan with one mess! And ONLY 30 minutes is all you need!
I do get asked a lot about my skillet. I have a Staub but any skillet will work for these fajitas.
Sitting down at the dinner table with all the colors on your plate just makes my mouth water. My boys were thrilled to see fajitas and ate a few each.
These fajitas are a bit spicy, a little bit tangy with sweet bell peppers to
What you need to make steak fajitas
So many flavors in marinated together on this steak for these fajitas.
They all blend so well together and have so much in common. It just tastes good!
These do have a bit of kick to them when making. Be sure to omit or leave out any spicy ingredients that is needed for your family, especially little ones.
We love some spice in our family and my girls that are young even loved every bite. They both gobbled up 2 each. I was impressed!
These fajitas are so versatile. Make them your own and love your dinner tonight!
- Flank steak: intense beef flavor and very tender cut of meat.
- Olive oil: this adds a bit of flavor when cooking.
- Chili powder: a hint of spicy, earthy flavors.
- Paprika: a sweeter and more subtle seasoning.
- Garlic powder: bring a garlicky flavor in the fajitas.
- Cumin: an earthy, nutty and a little spicy seasoning.
- Red Pepper Flakes: you can always omit these for less spicy fajitas.
- Salt and Pepper: to taste and adds that extra seasoning.
- Cilantro: a fresh, citrus flavor that adds some green color and texture.
- Onion: crunchy salty, spicy, a little bitter but sweet in the end. All the flavors captured in one dice of onion.
- Bell Peppers: a colorful variety of red, yellow and green.
How to make steak fajitas
Marinating this flank steak can help soften and tenderize the meat. Plus, add in all the extra flavors to make a delicious meal.
We love how easy this comes together. You can’t go wrong with a good fajita.
Sautéing the vegetables is simple and doesn’t take long at all. Tender bell peppers and onions leave a great texture to add to your tortilla.
I choose flank steak because of the thickness and tenderness it has to offer. Once cut, it is tender and
- Marinate the steak: In a medium sized bowl or zip lock bag at 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables in a skillet: In a medium sized skillet at 1 tablespoon olive oil peppers and onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until veggies are tender. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Sear the meat: Turn the skillet to high heat and add the steak. Sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until it gets a golden brown crust and is to desired doneness. Remove the steak and let it rest. Slice in strips across the grain.
- Serve: Meat with the veggies and then garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and favorite toppings.
What do you serve with steak fajitas?
- Stuff them in tortilla wraps (corn or white flour)
- Use lettuce leaves for a low carb option!
- Avocado slices
- Grilled/seared peppers (capsicums)
- Sour cream
- Don’t forget to load the chicken fajitas with all your favorite toppings! All optional, of course…but highly recommended. 🙂
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Red salsa or salsa verde
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
- Jalapenos
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped onions
don’t have time to marinade?
No worries! You don’t NEED to, because this marinade has so much flavour in it already, you can get away with letting it sit for 5 minutes while you get your skillet and other ingredients ready.
which steak is best for fajitas
Rump, skirt or flank steak are the best cuts for fajitas! I prefer skirt steak (pictured). It’s more tender and flavourful than flank and can be cooked well done (for those who prefer well) without getting tough and chewy. Flank steak is a leaner cut and is better cooked rare — medium.
WHAT KIND OF BEEF DO YOU USE FOR FAJITAS?
Flank steak and skirt steak are the best cuts of beef for fajitas. I prefer to use flank steak (pictured above). Whichever cut of beef you use, make sure to cut it as thinly as possibly to prevent it from being too chewy.
THE SECRET TO FLAVORFUL STEAK FAJITAS
The secret to getting the meat irresistibly flavorful and juicy is marinating the steak for at least 2 hours up to 8 hours.
This helps tenderize the meat and infuse all the good flavors that are in the actual marinade. I know the marinating process requires planning, but the end result is so worth i
Here are more fajita options
- Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri
- Creamy Shrimp Fajita Pasta Skillet
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
- Fajita Style Quesadillas
Amazing Steak Fajitas
- 1 pound flank steak
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- In a medium sized bowl or zip lock bag at 2 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium sized skillet at 1 tablespoon olive oil peppers and onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until veggies are tender. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Turn the skillet to high heat and add the steak. Sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until it gets a golden brown crust and is to desired doneness. Remove the steak and let it rest. Slice in strips across the grain. Serve with veggies and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and favorite toppings.
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