Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas made with an easy homemade fajita seasoning, skirt steak, bell peppers and onions in a one skillet in just 30 minutes!

Easy Mexican recipes like Chicken Fajitas, Easy Carne Asada and Shrimp Tacos are some of our favorites on the site because they’re restaurant quality and can be made at home for a fraction of the cost!

 Easy Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas are one of the most popular meals ordered in Mexican restaurants across the United States for a reason, they’re delicious and flavorful and healthy! Most restaurant food is full of extra fat and salt and with this healthy fajita recipe we can control all ingredients.

You can use any other proteins you’d like for this recipe, I link to my chicken version above but pork loin or seafood would also be great for the same base ingredients.

Best Cut of Beef for Fajitas:

Similar to Carne Asada the best cut of beef for fajitas are either flank steak or skirt steak. They’re tender, easy to cook and when cut across the grain perfect for layering in tortillas along with vegetables and toppings.

If you use other cuts of beef, like a ribeye, you can refer to cooking times for your chosen cuts on the FDA’s website for beef cooking times.

Grilled Steak Fajitas

• Steak fajitas are delicious grilled over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Cook the vegetable portion in a grill basket, and for steak fajitas I also like to grill the green onions on the grill along side the steak too (I used to order sides of these when ordering meals from Baja Fresh years ago).
• Let the steak rest for five minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

• If cooking on a sheet pan line everything up in as even a layer as possible and roast at 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes.
• If you crowd the pan too much the food will steam instead of brown at all and it will taste boiled.

FAVORITE TOPPINGS AND MEXICAN FOOD SIDES:

• Marinade: Marinating the steak before kicks up the flavor so much more.
• Fresh lime juice: this adds a freshness and brightness to the dish along with a ton of flavor.
• Sour Cream: you can use sour cream or a crema from my Beer Battered Fish Tacos recipes.
• Guacamole: use my perfect Chipotle copycat recipe.
• Salsa (Pico de Gallo): this recipe is a great fresh restaurant version in five minutes.
• Refried Beans: These homemade refried beans put the canned variety to shame.
• Queso: If you’ve never used queso as a topping you’re missing out.
• Mexican Rice: The ultimate easy side dish for all Mexican food and I have a green rice version too.

Ways to serve Beef Fajitas:

• You can serve them in flour tortillas or corn tortillas or over lettuce in a tostada shell for the easiest options.
• Serve over rice in a classic burrito bowl presentation.
• Chop up the leftovers and cook inside a quesadilla.

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Steak Fajita Recipe

Steak Fajitas made with an easy homemade fajita seasoning, skirt steak, bell peppers and onions in a one skillet in just 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Steak Fajitas

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 275 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil divided
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds skirt steak
• 1 red onion cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper cut into thin strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper cut into thin strips
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lime cut into wedges

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Instructions

1. Add the chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and the cumin to a small bowl and mix before rubbing on the steak and letting marinade for 30 minutes (optional).

2. Add half the canola oil to a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat and add the skirt steak to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side before removing from the pan.

3. Add the rest of the canola oil and the onions, bell peppers and garlic to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes.

4. Slice the steak against the grain thinly, add it back into the pan and squeeze half the lime wedges over the pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Steak Fajita Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 460mg20%

Potassium 337mg10%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 1190IU24%

Vitamin C 82.6mg100%

Calcium 25mg3%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.