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Steak Fajitas 🌮🥩
Steak fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish made with marinated grilled steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and served in warm tortillas. The dish originated in Texas and became famous in Mexican-American cuisine.
Ingredients
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
To Serve
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Marinate the Steak
Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat the steak and let it marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2. Cook the Steak
Heat a skillet or grill over high heat.
Cook steak 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
3. Rest & Slice
Let steak rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
4. Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan, heat olive oil and sauté peppers and onions 4–5 minutes until slightly charred.
5. Assemble Fajitas
Place steak and vegetables on warm tortillas and add toppings.
Popular Toppings
- Guacamole 🥑
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Jalapeños
Tips for the Best Fajitas 🔥
✔ Use skirt steak or flank steak for authentic flavor.
✔ Cook on very high heat for a smoky taste.
✔ Slice steak against the grain so it stays tender.
Fun Fact
The word “fajita” comes from the Spanish word “faja,” meaning strip or belt, referring to the thin strips of meat.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The restaurant-style sizzling fajitas like at Chili’s Grill & Bar 🔥
- An authentic Mexican street-style fajita recipe
- A 10-minute air-fryer steak fajitas recipe 🌮