About
Fajitas don't have to cause stress. In fact, Easy Steak Fajitas make creating the classic Mexican dish a breeze. The steak is marinated in zesty fajita seasoning and bright lime juice before being grilled to sizzling, rosy-on-the-inside perfection, creating a beautiful crust that's perfect for pairing with savory onions and bright green peppers, before it's all wrapped together in a warm tortilla. Easy Steak Fajitas really are as simple as they sound, and they taste even more amazing!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- oil, to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 12 corn tortillas, hard or soft, warmed
Directions
Step 1 -Stir the fajita seasoning, the lime zest, the lime juice, the black pepper, 1/4 cup of the oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt together in a small bowl.
Step 2 -Reserve 2 tablespoons of the fajita marinade in a separate bowl.
Step 3 -Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the remaining fajita marinade on top.
Step 4 -Seal the bag and marinate the steak for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, turning and massaging the meat in the sealed bag on occasion.
Step 5 -Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
Step 6 -Add the onion and the bell pepper to the oil and cook, stirring often, until they soften slightly and begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes.
Step 7 -Sprinkle the onion mixture with the remaining salt, stir in the reserved fajita marinade, and cook for 1 minute.
Step 8 -Transfer the onion mixture to a plate and tent it with foil to keep it warm. Wipe the skillet clean.
Step 9 -Heat the oil in the same skillet over high heat.
Step 10 -Transfer the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, then add it to the hot oil.
Step 11 -Cook the steak until it reaches at least 145 degrees F internally, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 12 -Transfer the steak to a cutting board and tent it with foil, allowing it to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 13 -Thinly slice the steak against the grain and arrange it on a platter.
Step 14 -Place the onion mixture alongside the steak and serve with the warm tortillas.
