Easy Flank Steak Fajitas
Nutrition per Serving
308
Calories
17g
Protein
27g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Easy steak fajitas with seasoned, juicy flank steak, veggies, and warm tortillas. Make this restaurant favorite at home with minimal effort.
📝 Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Flank Steak or Skirt Steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- Salt (for seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (or preferred oil)
- 1/2 large Red Bell Pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 large Green Bell Pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 large Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 6 Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, charred jalapeños, lime crema, cilantro, and lime wedges
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1--- Prep the fajitas ---
- 2Generously season the STEAK with SALT and set aside.
- 3In a mixing bowl, combine CUMIN, CHILI POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, and CAYENNE (if using) with the OIL.
- 4Add the STEAK, BELL PEPPERS, and ONIONS to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly.
- 5The fajitas can be cooked immediately. You're also welcome to let them soak in the marinade for 15-30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- 6--- Cooking Methods (pick one) ---
- 7Oven Steak Fajitas. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, and STEAK on a baking sheet and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the steak is done to your liking.
- 8Skillet Fajitas. Preheat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add OIL, then add the BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, and STEAK. Saute until cooked to your liking, stirring as needed.
- 9Air Fryer Steak Fajitas. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Place the STEAK and VEGETABLES in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5 minutes, shake the basket, then air fry for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- 10--- Serving and storage ---
- 11Serve the steak fajitas with warm FLOUR TORTILLAS and your choice of toppings.
- 12Cool leftovers completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
About the Chef & Original Recipe
This recipe was published by thekitchengirl.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.
Source: thekitchengirl.com