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Simple Steak Fajitas Recipe

This simple Steak Fajita recipe is quick, easy and oh so flavorful.  Our version of this Tex-Mex favorite uses a fresh and tangy beef fajitas marinade with a spicy kick.  Best of all, once marinated, you can have the most amazingly tender, juicy and delicious Steak Fajitas on the table in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 353kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs Steak skirt steak, tri tip steak, sirloin steak or your favorite cut

Steak Fajita Marinade

  • ¼ cup Orange Juice
  • 1 large Lime juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ large Jalapeno chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped

Steak Fajitas

  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil for steak
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt for steak
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado OIl for vegetables
  • ½ large Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • ½ large Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
  • ½ large Orange Bell Pepper sliced
  • ½ large Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • ½ large Red Onion sliced
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt for vegetables

Toppings

  • Flour Tortillas
  • Sour Cream
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Lettuce shredded
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole

Instructions

How to Make Marinade for Steak Fajitas

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, cooking oil, minced garlic, cumin, onion powder, chopped jalapeno and chopped cilantro and mix well.
  • In a large ziplock bag, add the steak and pour in the marinade. Zip the bag and put in the fridge for 4-24 hours. It's best to marinate overnight, but as little as 4 hours will work.

Cooking Fajitas

  • Remove your steak from the fridge and pull out of the ziplock bag.
  • In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add your cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add about half of the steak, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You'll probably need to cook the meat in 2 batches. Season with garlic salt on both sides while cooking.
  • Saute the steak on each side for about 3 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached. You can use a meat thermometer to determine the doneness of the meat.
  • Once cooked, remove the steak from the pan and let rest in a dish tented with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before slicing. Repeat with remaining meat.
  • While the meat is resting, add a couple more tablespoons of oil to the pan, then add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Season with garlic salt and let them sear for 1 minute before stirring, then stir every 90 seconds or so as the vegetables sear. Cook for about 6 minutes, or until slightly tender.

To Serve

  • Cut the steak into thin slices against the grain of the meat. Serve in a warm tortilla with the sautéed veggies and your favorite fajita toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg