Beef Fajita

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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

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Cook Time

23 min

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Servings

6

Calories

423 cal

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Beef Fajita — homemade American fast food recipe with beef, tortilla, peppers, 6 servings, ready in 37 minutes
Fast Food
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servings
  • 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. 1

    Slice 1.5 lb of flank or skirt steak against the grain into ¼-inch strips.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Return beef to the pan. Toss for 60 seconds to combine. Squeeze fresh lime over.

  6. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best cut?
Flank steak or skirt steak. Both are classic fajita cuts. Slice thin against the grain.
Other proteins?
Chicken (chicken fajitas), shrimp, portobello mushroom (vegetarian). Same technique.
Why are mine tough?
Sliced with the grain instead of against. Critical step.
Best tortillas?
Flour for Tex-Mex authentic. Corn for more Mexican-style. 8-inch is the typical fajita size.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories423kcal
Protein35g
Carbohydrates53g
Fat35g
Fiber5g
Sugar6g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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