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Restaurant-Style Skillet Steak Fajitas Ready in 30 Minutes

A close-up of perfectly cooked steak fajitas featuring sliced steak, red and green bell peppers, and onions on a white plate.
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Make authentic, sizzling Tex-Mex steak fajitas in your skillet. This recipe uses a simple, flavorful marinade to ensure your flank steak is juicy and tender, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak, sliced against the grain into thin strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (one red, one green), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • For the Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the sliced steak, toss to coat completely, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables. For best flavor, marinate for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Add half the steak to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the cooked steak and set it aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Return all the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together for 1 minute to reheat the steak and combine the flavors.
  6. Warm your tortillas according to package directions (in a dry skillet or microwave).
  7. Serve the sizzling steak and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For the best restaurant-style sear, use a cast-iron skillet and let it get very hot before adding the steak.
  • If you prefer a sheet pan method, toss the marinated steak and vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • This recipe uses flank steak, which is excellent for absorbing the marinade and cooking quickly.

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