Beef Fajitas
These Beef Fajitas are a delicious and easy dinner recipe loaded with perfectly seasoned beef, onions and peppers, with flour tortillas. A hearty and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skirt steak
- 1 each green, red, orange and yellow bell peppers, stem, seeds removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 large onion, cut into thin strips
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 8-10 flour tortillas
For The Marinade
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Add cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, pepper and red crushed peppers to a large sealable baggie. Seal and shake to mix.
- Pour in lime juice and shake until combined.
- Place skirt steak into baggie, seal, shake and place in fridge for 4+ hours, turning baggie over a couple times while marinating.
- Using a large cast iron skillet, heat skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil to pan.
- Once oil is hot, add bell peppers and onions. Toss with tongs and cook until peppers are tender but still a bit crispy, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to pan and once oil is hot, remove steak from baggie and place in hot skillet. Discard liquid.
- Cook the meat on medium high for 4-6 minutes per side for medium.
- Remove from skillet and place on plate, cut into thin strips, against the grain, and either place back into skillet along with peppers and onions, stir to combine or serve individually with other ingredients.
- Place fajitas into warm tortillas and top with (optional), guacamole, charro beans, sour cream, cilantro, Pico de Gallo.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg