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Restaurant Style Skillet Steak Fajitas

A close-up of sizzling steak fajitas featuring seasoned strips of beef mixed with vibrant red and green bell peppers and onions.
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Make tender, sizzling steak fajitas with a flavorful marinade in under 30 minutes. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor using a simple skillet method, perfect for a quick weeknight Tex-Mex dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Tortillas and desired toppings (salsa, sour cream, cheese) for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Add the steak strips to the marinade, toss to coat completely, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and add it to the hot skillet in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan).
  6. Cook the steak for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
  7. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the same hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  8. Add the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together quickly to reheat the steak.
  10. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for that classic sizzling effect.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use skirt steak or flank steak and slice it thinly across the grain after marinating.
  • To achieve the restaurant sizzle, make sure your skillet is very hot before adding the steak and vegetables.
  • If you prefer a less intense flavor, reduce the amount of chili powder in the marinade.

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