Description
Sizzling Steak Fajitas are a flavorful and quick Tex-Mex dish featuring tender flank steak and sautéed bell peppers and onions, seasoned perfectly and served on warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese. This recipe yields 4 hearty servings and can be ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner full of vibrant colors and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- Flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat and Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the flank steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Once cooked, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest to retain juices.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slice Steak: After the steak has rested, slice it thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness in every bite.
- Combine and Season: Return the sliced steak to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the mixture and stir well to combine and coat all ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve: Warm the flour tortillas. Serve the sizzling steak and vegetable mixture on the tortillas topped with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese for a delicious, customizable fajita experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the flank steak in fajita seasoning and a little lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the toppings.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking is crucial to keeping it juicy and tender.
- Use a cast iron skillet if available for better searing and heat retention.
