Here’s a tasty Beef Fajitas recipe 🌮🥩—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Beef Fajitas
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the beef:
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
To serve:
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro
Instructions
1. Marinate beef
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Toss beef slices in the marinade and let sit 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
2. Cook vegetables
- Heat 1–2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Cook beef
- In the same skillet, add beef slices in a single layer.
- Cook 2–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
4. Combine
- Return vegetables to the skillet, toss with beef, and heat 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve
- Warm tortillas, then fill with beef and vegetable mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Tips
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the marinade.
- You can also finish with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro before serving.
If you want, I can also give a sheet-pan beef fajitas version that’s even easier—meat and veggies cook together in the oven.
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