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Close-up of sizzling beef fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions in a hot skillet.

Best way to grow 10 Beef FajitasBeef Fajitas

This recipe provides a delicious and straightforward method for preparing beef fajitas, perfect for a flavorful meal. The beef is marinated and then cooked with bell peppers and onions to create a classic fajita experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef skirt steak
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 8 tortillas for serving
  • 1 lime juiced
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet or cast-iron pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef skirt steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated, then let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until browned, then remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion, cooking until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine.
  5. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir well.
Serving
  1. Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
  2. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite fajita toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef for several hours or overnight. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade for a spicier kick. Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.