Mexican steak fajitas are a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sizzling skirt steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions, it is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Fajitas are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making them a great option for a quick and delicious meal. Whether you are looking for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer, this article will provide you with the best recipes to cook mouthwatering Mexican steak fajitas.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir together the sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl to make the dry rub for the steak.
- Put the steak on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Rub both sides generously with the spice rub. Allow the steak to come up to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat and allow the pan to heat for 5 minutes.
- Put the bell peppers and onions in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables out over the hot grill pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until caramelized and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Put the grilled vegetables on a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- To cook the steak, brush the hot grill pan with the vegetable oil. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the steak over and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak into thin strips, against the grain of the meat. Layer the steak over the warm vegetables and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves. Serve with shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream and warm tortillas.
STEAK FAJITAS
Beef fajitas are delicious served with a lot of condiments on the side. My favorites are guacamole, extra cilantro, and beans and rice!
Provided by Becky
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the lime juice, ground pepper and cilantro in a shallow dish. Place steak strips into the marinade and refrigerate for two to four hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak strips, and fry until cooked to your liking. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and onions to the skillet. Cook over medium low heat, until translucent, stir in green peppers and steak. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top and stir. When the green bell peppers are just tender remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the steak fajitas with tortillas and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1181.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
MEXICAN STEAK FAJITAS
In my Mexican steak fajitas recipe, tender strips of sirloin pick up plenty of spicy flavor from a marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper and cumin. This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying. -Shirley Hilger, Lincoln, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add the beef. Turn to coat; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, cook beef in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness, 2-4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables onto tortillas. If desired, top with cheese and serve with picante sauce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the skirt steak into 3 equal size pieces and place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, chile powder and cumin in a bowl. Reserve about 1/4 cup marinade in a squeeze bottle for later use, then pour the rest into the bag with the steaks. Seal the bag and press out all the air, making sure all sides of the steaks are evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the steaks from the bag and shake off any excess marinade. Place on a wire rack-lined baking sheet and return to the fridge, uncovered, for another 2 hours. (This will make sure the steaks get a beautiful rich color when seared.)
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil. Give the steaks a generous sprinkle of salt, then put in the hot skillet. Sear until a crust has developed, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board. Without cleaning the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon canola oil, followed by the peppers and onions, and cook until slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice each steak in half with the grain. Now turn the steaks 90 degrees and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. When the peppers and onions are almost finished cooking, add the steak to the hot skillet for a final sizzle and season with salt and pepper. Squirt the reserved marinade into the hot skillet to create a steamy sizzle. Serve with the tortillas and any toppings you wish.
STEAK FAJITAS
Zesty salsa and tender strips of steak make these traditional fajitas extra special. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For salsa, place first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand until serving., Sprinkle steak with the remaining cumin and salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until crisp-tender. Slice steak thinly across the grain; serve in tortillas with onion and salsa. If desired, serve with avocado and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STEAK FAJITAS
Skirt steak is the traditional cut used for fajitas. It used to be inexpensive, but now it's not so cheap; oftentimes flank steak costs less. Either will be a good choice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine 2 teaspoons ground cumin, the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt. With a sharp knife, cut shallow crosshatched incisions across top and bottom surfaces of steak. Rub spice mix all over surface of steak. (It's best to wear gloves as the chile powder is hot.) Place steak in a resealable freezer bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, the Worcestershire sauce and half the garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with steak. Seal and move steak around in bag to coat thoroughly. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Massage bag periodically to redistribute marinade. Refrigerate reserved marinade if cooking the next day.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until they soften and begin to color, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and chile. Cook, stirring, until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add remaining garlic and cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in half the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a low oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-hot grill. Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. Pat meat dry with paper towels. If using a skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. (If your skillet is not large enough for the steak, cut it in half and cook in batches.) Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meat should be medium rare. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut across the grain into 1/2- to 3/4-inch wide strips.
- Arrange lettuce on a platter, then place steak next to lettuce. Tip juices from cutting board over meat and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve vegetables on the same platter or separately, along with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 588, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 760 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SIZZLING STEAK FAJITAS
Tex-Mex perfection for everyone! Fajitas are fun for everyone. Enjoy this Tex-Mex recipe at home--throw a fajita party where your friends and family build their own fajitas and make memories that last. Our fajitas recipe relies on GOYA® Mojo Criollo as a flavorful marinade that delivers juicy, tender meat, and GOYA® Flour Tortillas for a pocket everyone can pick up.
Provided by Goya
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Goya®
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium container with lid, or in large ziptop bag, combine steak slices, Mojo and 1 tsp. Adobo; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Drain steak, discarding marinade. Bring meat to room temperature.
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add peppers to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes more. Season vegetables with sazonador total and adobo; transfer to large serving platter. Cover vegetables with foil to keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet over high heat. Add beef; cook, in batches, until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meat to serving platter.
- To serve, spoon meat and vegetables into center of warm tortillas. Add guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and salsita, if desired; wrap and enjoy.
EASY FLANK STEAK FAJITAS
Marinated steak strips and flavorful veggies make a delicious fajita filling--perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add lime juice, vegetable oil, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the steak in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat steak.
- Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drain meat; discard marinade. Center meat on a sheet (12x18 inches) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Center sweet peppers, onion, and garlic on another sheet (12x18 inches) of heavy duty aluminum foil. Repeat steps above to make another foil packet.
- Wrap tortillas tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Bake meat and vegetable foil packets 30 to 35 minutes or until meat is desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium rare) and vegetables are tender, adding tortillas to the oven for the last 10 minutes of baking or until heated through.
- Open packets carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Thinly slice the meat.
- Fill warm tortillas with meat and pepper mixture to serve. If desired, top with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 756.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
STEAK FAJITA QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: skirt steak, olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, butter, large tortillas, mexican blend cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season skirt steak with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Cook on high heat for roughly 3 minutes each side, for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
- While the steak is resting, sauté onion and garlic until slightly translucent. Add bell peppers, jalapeño, salt, and pepper, cook slightly.
- Slice the steak into strips.
- Mix the steak into the pepper mix. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a clean pan, melt butter. Lay the tortilla on the buttered pan, add cheese, fajita mixture, more cheese, then top with another tortilla and pat it down.
- Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until it's golden.
- Remove from pan and cut into quarters or eighths. Repeat these steps with the remaining tortillas.
- Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 9 grams
BEEF FAJITAS
We have this easy and delicious Mexican dish often served with beans and rice. The better cut of meat you use, the more tender it is.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 Fajitas
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Partially freeze meat for easier slicing.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
- Add steak strips to the oil.
- Stir-fry until meat loses its pink color.
- Remove meat from pan.
- Add additional oil to the pan if needed.
- Cook onions and bell pepper until crisp tender.
- Return meat to pan.
- Add the water, chili powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook and stir until the water is gone.
- Stir in the tomatoes.
- Heat through.
- Place some of the meat in a warm tortilla leaving the bottom half free.
- Top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
- Fold sides and bottom in leaving the top open.
BEEF FAJITAS
This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.
Provided by CookingQueen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality steak: Opt for flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak for tender and flavorful fajitas.
- Slice the steak thinly: This ensures even cooking and tender results.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a mixture of lime juice, oil, spices, and herbs enhances its flavor and tenderizes it.
- Cook the steak over high heat: This creates a nice sear and locks in the juices.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cooking the steak in batches prevents it from steaming and ensures even cooking.
- Use a hot skillet: A hot skillet helps sear the steak quickly and evenly.
- Cook the steak to your desired doneness: Depending on your preference, cook the steak for a few minutes per side for medium-rare or longer for medium or well-done.
- Rest the steak before slicing: Allowing the steak to rest for a few minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Serve the steak fajitas with your favorite toppings: Common toppings include grilled vegetables, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Mexican steak fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. With a few simple tips and techniques, you can create tender, flavorful, and authentic steak fajitas at home. Experiment with different marinades, toppings, and sides to find your favorite combination. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
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