Description
Sizzling Mexican Steak Fajitas tantalize taste buds with bold flavors and colorful ingredients. Succulent beef strips, caramelized peppers, and warm tortillas create a memorable dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak or skirt steak
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced jalapenos
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large container to create a robust flavor base.
- Steak Marination: Immerse steak completely in the prepared marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours, allowing ingredients to deeply infuse the meat.
- Meat Searing: Heat a large skillet to medium-high, drizzle with olive oil, and carefully place the marinated steak. Cook 4-5 minutes per side, adjusting for desired doneness, creating a caramelized exterior.
- Meat Resting: Remove steak from pan, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Vegetable Preparation: In the same skillet, saute bell peppers and onions over medium-high heat until tender and slightly charred, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Steak Slicing: Cut the rested steak against the grain into thin, uniform strips to maximize meat’s tenderness and eating experience.
- Serving Assembly: Warm tortillas, layer with seared steak strips and caramelized vegetables, then garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, salsa, and a final lime squeeze to elevate flavor profile.
Notes
Optimize Meat Marination: Ensure maximum flavor absorption by piercing steak with a fork before marinating, allowing seasoning to penetrate deeper into muscle fibers.
Manage Heat Control: Use a meat thermometer to achieve precise doneness, preventing overcooking and maintaining steak’s juicy texture – medium-rare typically reaches 135°F.
Slice Strategically: Cut steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle to break down muscle fibers, guaranteeing maximum tenderness and easier chewing experience.
Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional tortillas with lettuce wraps for low-carb option or use gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising authentic fajita flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg