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Skillet Steak Fajitas

This dish features sizzling strips of marinated steak cooked alongside colorful bell peppers and onions in a hot skillet, creating a fragrant, smoky aroma and a tender, crispy-edged texture. The vegetables soften with charred bits, while the steak develops a juicy interior and a crispy crust, all wrapped in warm tortillas with a squeeze of fresh lime. It’s a rustic, flavorful weeknight favorite that’s quick to assemble and full of vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak well-seasoned and marinated
  • 3 bell peppers mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green) sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons oil canola or avocado
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • 8 small tortillas warm before serving
  • 1 lime lime juiced fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Start by slicing the steak into thin strips, then marinate with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in your skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly smoking, signaling it's hot and ready.
  3. Add the marinated steak strips to the hot skillet, spreading them out in a single layer. Sear for about 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a crispy, caramelized exterior and are cooked through.
  4. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside. Add another tablespoon of oil if needed, then toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions.
  5. Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until they soften and develop charred spots with smoky aroma filling the kitchen.
  6. Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables, tossing everything together to combine and heat through for another minute or two.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the skillet mixture, giving it a bright, tart finish. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  8. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, then wrap in a towel to keep warm.
  9. Serve the sizzling steak and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas, with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
  10. Enjoy the flavorful, smoky fajitas while hot, with crispy edges on the steak and charred, tender vegetables.