Sizzling Steak Fajitas Recipe

This sizzling steak fajitas recipe features tender, marinated skirt steak and sauteed peppers and onions for the ultimate Tex-Mex feast.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced
• 12 taco-sized flour tortillas
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the marinade, place ⅓ cup olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
2. 2Whisk to combine the marinade. Remove ¼ cup of the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for use later.
3. 3Place the steak(s) in a casserole dish.
4. 4Coat the steak in the marinade, cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
5. 5Once marinated, remove the steak from the casserole dish, letting any excess marinade drip off.
6. 6Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat.
7. 7Once hot, working in batches if necessary, place the steak in the skillet, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned (for medium-rare).
8. 8Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest on a clean plate.
9. 9Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
10. 10Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet, stir to combine, and saute for 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
11. 11Deglaze the skillet with the reserved marinade to kickstart the sizzle.
12. 12Slice the steak into strips and return to the skillet.
13. 13Immediately transfer the sizzling skillet to your serving surface (making sure to place the skillet on a trivet).
14. 14Serve your fajita steak and veggies with flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.