Description
Beef Fajitas are a vibrant, satisfying dish that brings the lively flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent strips of marinated flank steak, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, these fajitas make dining interactive and fun as everyone customizes their meal with toppings like creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and shredded cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can create a flavorful feast that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the flank steak in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in a skillet until tender-crisp; set aside.
- Cook the marinated flank steak in the same skillet over high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and desired doneness is reached.
- Let the steak rest before slicing it against the grain.
- Assemble by serving sliced beef and sautéed vegetables on warmed tortillas with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg