Beef Fajitas
Beef fajitas are a crowd-pleasing delight, bursting with smoky spices and vibrant veggies. This simple recipe brings together tender flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime juice, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a mouthwatering experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these fajitas are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the flank steak and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion with a sprinkle of salt. Cook until softened and slightly charred (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, sear marinated flank steak for about 4–5 minutes on each side until medium-rare or cooked to your preference.
- Rest and Slice: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Assemble Fajitas: Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with beef slices and sautéed veggies. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top before folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg