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Sizzling beef fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions.

Best way to grow 10 Beef FajitasBeef Fajitas

This recipe focuses on the best way to prepare delicious beef fajitas, ensuring a flavorful and tender meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef skirt steak
  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 1 large onion
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn
Marinade
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 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; cut bell peppers and onion into thin strips as well.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated; cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  2. Add the marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through; remove beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and onion; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables, tossing to combine and heat through.
Serving
  1. Warm the tortillas according to package instructions, either in a microwave, oven, or on a dry skillet.
  2. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas, optionally topped with your favorite fajita toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can grill the beef and vegetables instead of stir-frying them. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.