Best 9 Seared Steak Pepper Onion Fajitas From Fine Cooking Recipes

SEARED STEAK, PEPPER & ONION FAJITAS (FROM FINE COOKING)

Steps:

• Combine the salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Rub the steak with the seasoning on both sides.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
• Put the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3 minutes.
• Turn the steak and cook for another 2 minutes (it will be very rare but will cook more later on).
• Take the skillet off the heat, transfer the steak to a cutting board, and cover loosely with foil.
• Return the skillet to medium heat.
• Add the pepper and onion slices and sauté, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 min.
• Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 min.
• Slide the skillet off the heat and stir in the lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
• Cover to keep warm.
• Trim the fat from the side of the steak and cut the steak into thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch) slices.
• Add the slices to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
• Toss until well blended.
• Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro sprigs.

STEAK FAJITAS WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, ancho powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
• Put the steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture; seal the bag and rub the spices into the meat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the bell peppers and red onions with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of the remaining 2 limes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and charred around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with olive oil. Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Slice the steak against the grain and season with salt. Serve on the tortillas with the onions and peppers; top with cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

SEARED SPICY FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub steaks all over with spice mixture.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high; add meat (if crowded, cook in two batches). Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board. Tent steaks with aluminum foil, and let rest at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, reduce heat to medium; add bell peppers, onion, and chiles; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add lime juice, and stir, scraping up browned bits in skillet.
• Stack tortillas, and wrap in a damp paper towel or kitchen towel. Microwave on high 1 minute. Thinly slice steaks crosswise, and serve with tortillas, peppers, onion, and chiles, along with sour cream and lime wedges.

MARINATED STEAK & PEPPER FAJITAS

Steps:

• Whisk together first seven ingredients. Divide mixture between two large bowls. Add peppers and onion to one bowl; turn gently to coat. Cut skirt steaks in half and add to second bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate vegetables and beef 8 hours or overnight., Drain vegetables and beef, discarding marinade. Grill onion and poblanos, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes per side. Grill jalapenos until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 4-6 minutes per side. Let steaks stand 5 minutes., Thinly slice peppers; coarsely chop onion. Cut steaks thinly across the grain. Serve vegetables and beef on tortillas; top with cheese.

STEAK, ONION, AND PEPPER FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine the steak, tequila, and lime juice in a plastic bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Discard the marinade.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill steak until no longer pink on the inside, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from grill and slice into 1/4-inch strips. Arrange strips on a serving plate.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and paprika to the oil and stir. When the mixture is hot, add the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers are tender. Pour the mixture over the steak strips and serve immediately.

SKIRT STEAK FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a plancha, large cast-iron skillet or cast-iron griddle pan over high heat.
• Toss together the steak, cumin, paprika, 3 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Add the oil, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and onion and toss to coat.
• Cook the mixture, tossing occasionally, until the steak is done to medium and the vegetables are soft and tender, 9 to 13 minutes.
• Stir 1/4 cup of the cilantro into the mixture. Serve the mixture in the warm tortillas with queso fresco, pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

SHERI'S STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, orange juice, cumin, chili powder,liquid smoke, salt and oregano.
• Mix up well and set aside.
• Slice meat into thin strips and put in a gallon ziplock bag or covered bowl and add marinade ingredients and mix well.
• Marinate in Refrigerator overnight, mixing once or twice while in refrigerator.
• Slice bell peppers and onion.
• In a heavy skillet add a little oil and cook steak on high heat until done then add vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
• Serve with flour tortillas and Guacomole.

SEARED STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning steak occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set garlic oil aside.
• Remove steak from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Cook steak, about 2 minutes per side for mediumrare. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest.
• Add bell peppers and onion to pan; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in reserved garlic oil. Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with vegetables, tortillas, cheese, tomato, and cilantro.
• To warm the corn tortillas, use tongs to toast them on a gas-stove burner for about 30 seconds per side. Or wrap them (stacked) in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, just until softened.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 390
• Fat: 16.5g (6.1g Saturated Fat)
• Protein: 28.3g
• Carbohydrates: 34.1g
• Fiber: 5.6g

SEARED-STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning steak occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set garlic oil aside.
• Remove steak from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Cook steak until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
• Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in reserved garlic oil. Thinly slice steak and serve with vegetables, tortillas, cheese, tomato, and cilantro.