Description
Tender strips of beef cooked with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic. This quick and flavorful skillet beef fajitas recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, served warm in soft tortillas and easily customizable with toppings like avocado or salsa.
Ingredients
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb beef flank or skirt steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 large bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
To Serve
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Optional: avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the meat with the seasoning blend.
- Sear the beef: Heat a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer and sear them for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine beef and vegetables: Return the beef strips to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes to finish cooking the beef and allow the flavors to meld.
- Warm the tortillas: While the beef and vegetables finish cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and veggie mixture onto warm tortillas. Add optional toppings like avocado, salsa, sour cream, or cilantro to your liking and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Add avocado slices or fresh salsa for extra creaminess and flavor.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store cooked beef and veggies separately from tortillas for best texture.
- You can substitute flank steak with skirt steak or sirloin if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
