Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of sizzling fajitas steak, perfectly marinated and grilled to perfection with colorful peppers and onions. This delightful dish brings a festive atmosphere to your dining table, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. With customizable ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll impress your guests with a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Marinate the Steak**: In a bowl, mix lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add flank steak and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. **Sauté the Vegetables**: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 3. **Cook the Steak**: Remove veggies from the pan. In the same skillet over high heat, cook marinated steak strips for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- 4. **Combine Ingredients**: Return the sautéed veggies to the skillet with cooked steak and stir gently to combine.
- 5. **Assemble Fajitas**: Warm tortillas in another pan for about a minute on each side. Fill each tortilla with steak and veggie mixture; garnish with fresh cilantro and any desired toppings.
- 6. **Serve and Enjoy**: Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg