Steak Fajitas Beef Peppers (Printable Version)

Sizzling marinated beef and sautéed bell peppers with onions, served hot and ready to enjoy.

# Ingredient List:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lime juice (from about 1 lime)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Fajitas

10 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 large onion, sliced
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

→ For Serving

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - Sour cream (optional)
17 - Salsa (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
19 - Lime wedges (optional)
20 - Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
21 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add sliced steak and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated steak in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak and cover to keep warm.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and onion, sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
04 - Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and heat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until sizzling.
05 - Serve immediately with warmed tortillas and desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, or shredded cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 35 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the takeout guilt.
  • That addictive sizzle factor makes you feel like you're cooking in a proper restaurant, not your kitchen.
  • Endlessly customizable—everyone at the table builds exactly what they want.
02 -
  • Don't skip the single-layer sear; it's the difference between a proper crust and pale, steamed beef.
  • If your pan isn't hot enough at the start, increase the heat slightly—the sound of the sizzle is your guide to knowing it's right.
03 -
  • If you have access to a grill or grill pan, use it instead of a skillet for the beef—the char you get is on another level entirely.
  • Don't let the cooked peppers and onions sit in the pan without the beef; they'll keep cooking and lose that careful balance between tender and toasted.
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