Description
Beef fajitas are a vibrant and delightful dish that encapsulates the essence of Mexican cuisine. With tender, marinated flank steak sizzling alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of smoky spices and fresh ingredients, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family meal, these customizable fajitas are sure to impress. Serve them with guacamole, salsa, and other toppings for an interactive dining experience that elevates any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips. In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add beef strips and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- While marinating, slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated beef until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Sauté sliced vegetables until softened but still crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Return beef to the skillet with vegetables; stir to combine and heat through for another minute.
- Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (150g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 702mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg