Here’s a delicious recipe for Steak Fajitas:
Steak Fajitas
Ingredients:
For the Steak Marinade:
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Fajitas:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Steak:
- In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Cook the Steak:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness (medium-rare to medium is usually recommended for fajitas). Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips against the grain.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- While the steak is resting, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms (if using). Sprinkle with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Fajitas:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and heat them in the oven.
- Serve the sliced steak with the sautéed vegetables on warm tortillas. Top with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro as desired.
Enjoy your flavorful steak fajitas!
