Best 7 Spicy Steak Fajitas Mexico Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexico with our curated selection of spicy steak fajita recipes. Embark on a culinary journey to create sizzling, succulent steak fajitas that capture the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine. These recipes will guide you through the art of marinating, grilling, and assembling mouthwatering fajitas, ensuring a fiesta of flavors with every bite. Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary twists, our diverse collection of recipes offers a symphony of spices and ingredients to satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to transport yourself to the heart of Mexico with these exceptional spicy steak fajita recipes.

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MEXICAN STEAK FAJITAS



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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

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, picante sauce and sour cream

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.

SPICY STEAK FAJITAS - MEXICO



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This recipe is sumitted for play in ZWT- 8 for Mexico, courtesy of Mission Foods . Yummm, I love fajitas. This one sounds easy to make and delicious. Best of all its quick to make.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Meat

Time 14m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 flour tortillas, Soft Taco Size
4 tablespoons lime juice
8 ounces steak, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite)
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons avocados, mashed

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice and flank steak.
  • Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet; saute steak 1 minute.
  • Add green and red bell peppers, onion, red pepper flakes, chili powder and salt; saute for 3 minutes.
  • 3. Spoon into warm flour tortilla.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream and avocado.

BEEF FAJITAS



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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

¼ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips
8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

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

SIZZLING STEAK FAJITAS



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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

3 pounds flank or skirt steak, cut against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips
1 ½ cups Goya Mojo Criollo
1 teaspoon Goya Adobo with Pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 red, green, and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
1 teaspoon Goya Sazonador Total
1 (18 ounce) package Goya Flour Tortillas, warmed
1 (12 ounce) container Goya Guacamole, thawed
1 (17.6 ounce) jar Goya Salsa Pico de Gallo
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) jar Goya Salsita (preferred flavor)

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.

STEAK FAJITAS



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Make and share this Steak Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Meat

Time 18m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless sirloin steak, cut into strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa
5 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Brown steak in oil; drain.
  • Add green pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and pepper.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add salsa; cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup down center of each tortilla.
  • Roll over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 606.5, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 30.8

SIZZLING STEAK FAJITAS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs. flank or skirt steak, cut against the grain into 1/2 inch-thick strips
1 1/2 cups GOYA® Mojo Criollo
1 tsp. GOYA® Adobo with Pepper, plus more to taste
2 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4 inch-thick strips
2 red, green and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch-thick strips
1 tsp. GOYA® Sazonador Total
1 pkg. (18 oz.) GOYA® Flour Tortillas, warmed
For the garnish:
1 container (12 oz.) GOYA® Guacamole, thawed
1 jar (17.6 oz.) GOYA® Pico de Gallo
1 cup sour cream
1 jar (8 oz.) GOYA® Salsita (preferred flavor)

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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.

SEARED-STEAK FAJITAS



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For a fast, low-calorie dinner, try this Tex-Mex classic. It uses top round steak, which is a very lean cut of beef, plus it packs plenty of fresh flavor. Other lean cuts of beef, like eye of round or top sirloin, will also work in this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound top round steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1/2 cup grated white cheddar (2 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for serving

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use flank steak or skirt steak.
  • Slice the steak against the grain for more tender fajitas.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Cook the steak over high heat until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Serve the fajitas with warm tortillas, your favorite toppings, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Conclusion:

Spicy steak fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give spicy steak fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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