Steak Fajitas Recipe (2024)

Steak Fajitas Ingredients

• FOR THE STEAK FAJITA MARINADE
• Olive Oil.
• Lime Juice + Lime Zest.
• Water.
• Garlic. Garlic powder can be used.
• Seasonings. Smoked paprika (or sweet paprika), ancho chili powder, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Hot Sauce. Optional, for spice factor.
• FOR THE STEAK FAJITAS
• Flank Steak. Or use skirt steak.
• Olive Oil. For Cooking.
• Bell Peppers. Use colorful bells.
• Jalapeno Peppers. For extra heat and flavor.
• Onion.
• Flour Tortillas. You can use corn tortillas, if preferred.
• Fixings as Desired. Chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, homemade guacamole or avocado slices, hot sauce, shredded cheese, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream. Use your favorites.

How to Make Steak Fajitas - the Recipe Method

Make the Marinade. Whisk all of the fajita marinade ingredients together in a large bowl until combined.

Marinate the Steak. Add flank steak and marinate at least 30 minutes. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator, covered, for more developed flavor.

Sear the Steak. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Remove excess marinade from the steak and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the steak is cooked through to your desired doneness. I prefer 135 degrees F for medium rare.

Rest the Steak. Remove the steak and set aside to rest on a cutting board.

Cook the Peppers and Onions. Add more oil to the pan if needed and add the peppers and onions. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring here and there, until the peppers and onions are caramelized and softened.

Slice the Steak. Slice the steak against the grain, then return to the pan and heat through.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• Turn the steak fajita marinade into a sauce by heating it in a saucepan for several minutes. Bring it to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Thicken with 1 teaspoon cornstarch if desired. Serve it alongside your fajitas.
• Flank steak is ideal for steak fajitas, skirt steak is a perfect alternative. You can use other cuts of your favorite beef steak, like ribeye or flat iron. Try my Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Fajitas recipe. So good!

Serving Steak Fajitas

Serve your steak fajitas with warmed tortillas, with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans on the side.

Try some of these toppings, which are perfect for your fajitas:

• Spicy Guacamole
• Pico de Gallo
• Salsa Roja
• Salsa Verde
• Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
• Salsa Macha

Storage

Store any leftover steak fajitas in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 5 days. To enjoy again, gently warm it up in a pan and serve on fresh warmed tortillas.

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

• Chicken Fajitas
• Braised Chicken Fajitas
• Fajita Seasoning
• Fajita Marinade