Steak Fajitas
DinnerMain CourseMexican
Steak Fajitas

Flavorful marinated steak fajitas with sautéed peppers and onions, served with fresh tortillas and your favorite toppings

Time
50m
Servings
Category
Dinner

Special Notes

Marinade steak in a bowl or sealed bag for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator. Remove marinated steak from the fridge 20-40 minutes before cooking (This will help achieve a better sear and a more even cook). Buy fresh made tortillas or make them yourself at home.

Special Equipment

High heat tolerant pan like cast ironMeat thermometer for exact temperature readings
Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • salt
    1 tsp salt
  • cumin
    1 tsp cumin
  • 4 Tbl tequila
  • 4 Tbl lime juice
  • garlic cloves
    3-4 cloves (smashed or grated)

Fajitas

  • butter
    1 Tbl butter
  • red pepper
    1 red pepper
  • skirt steak
    2 lbs skirt steak
  • yellow onion
    1 medium yellow onion
  • yellow pepper
    1 yellow pepper
  • olive oil for vegetables
    2-3 Tbl olive oil
  • salt and pepper for vegetables
    to taste

To Serve

  • Guacamole
  • 8-10 tortillas
  • Sour cream
  • 1/2 Lb Shredded cheese
Instructions

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine and mix all marinade ingredients ({garlic cloves}, {oil}, {tequila}, {salt}, {lime juice}, {cumin}) in a bowl or large bag

  2. 2

    Marinade {skirt steak} in sealed bag or bowl for at least 6 hours

  3. 3

    Slice {yellow pepper}, {red pepper}, and {yellow onion} into strips. Lightly coat them with {olive oil for vegetables} and season them with {salt and pepper for vegetables}

  4. 4

    Remove marinated steak from the fridge 20-40 minutes before cooking

Cook

  1. 5

    Using the cast iron skillet sauté {yellow pepper}, {red pepper}, and {yellow onion} on medium high heat in olive oil until browned for 7-10 minutes depending on how charred you like them. Once onions are golden brown the vegetables are finished

  2. 6

    Using high heat, sear {skirt steak} on one side for about 3 minutes and pour a few tablespoons of marinade over the beef

  3. 7

    Flip the steak and sear the other side. Using a spoon carefully scoop any marinade in the pan over the steak. Continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 125°F for medium rare. Adjust the cook time for your preferred level of doneness

  4. 8

    Right before you remove the steak place a small pat of {butter} on top and melt to evenly coat the top. Then sprinkle with a pinch of salt to taste

  5. 9

    Serve with {tortillas}, {sour cream}, {guacamole}, {shredded cheese}, or any toppings you prefer