Beef Fajita
Sizzling beef fajitas — marinated beef strips and peppers cooked over high heat, served with tortillas, salsa, and toppings. The Tex-Mex DIY meal. Best with sizzling presentation at the table.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
23 min
Servings
6
Calories
423 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Tortilla3
- Peppers1 ½
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Tortilla3
- Peppers1.5
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb of flank or skirt steak against the grain into ¼-inch strips.
- 2
Marinate 30 min-4 hours: ¼ cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire.
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet over highest heat until smoking. Cook beef in batches in single layer for 90 seconds per side. Set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry 2 sliced bell peppers and 1 sliced onion for 4-5 minutes until charred at edges.
- 5
Return beef to the pan. Toss for 60 seconds to combine. Squeeze fresh lime over.
- 6
Serve sizzling with warm flour tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lime wedges, chopped cilantro. Let people build their own fajitas.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Slice against the grain. Tender even with brief cooking.
- 2.Maximum heat. Char defines fajitas.
- 3.Sizzling presentation. Bring the hot pan to the table.
- 4.DIY building. Set out toppings, let people assemble.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef fajitas succeed with high-heat cooking of marinated beef and vegetables, creating char that defines the dish. The DIY format makes them interactive and customizable. The combination of warm tortilla, savory beef and peppers, fresh toppings creates layered flavors.
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