20 Minute Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
10 fajitas
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
20 Minute Steak Fajitas
Description
20 Minute Steak Fajitas use flank steak thinly sliced against the grain to ensure tenderness, paired with a quick sauté of multicolored bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms. A homemade seasoning mix of cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes enhances the meat and vegetables with a smoky and mildly spicy flavor. Cooking the vegetables first keeps them crisp, while the steak cooks quickly over high heat to develop seared edges and juicy interior. A splash of lime juice and Worcestershire sauce add brightness and depth.
Served in warm flour tortillas, these fajitas provide a balanced meal with protein and vegetables. The combination of tender steak slices and charred vegetables creates a satisfying texture contrast. This style of fajitas is great when you want a flavorful yet efficiently cooked dish for a casual meal.
Separately cooking the vegetables and steak helps maintain distinct textures, and seasoning in two stages layers flavor. Using fresh lime juice at the end adds a fresh acidity to balance the richness of the steak and the savoriness of the spices.
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Steak Fajitas
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium bell peppers sliced, multi-color
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 8 ounces mushroom sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
- 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Thinly slice 1 1/2 pounds flank steak against the grain. Slice 3 medium multi-color bell peppers, 1 medium red onion, and 8 ounces of mushrooms. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons olive oil, let heat for a minute, and then add in your sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- During the last two minutes of cooking add in half of your seasoning mix and 2 cloves minced garlic Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside on a plate or in a bowl.
- Return the skillet to high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak to the hot skillet. Sprinkle the remaining fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the steak. Cook, tossing constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare doneness (cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes if you prefer well-done steak).
- When the steak is cooked, add the cooked vegetables back to the skillet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup lime juice and toss everything together to combine.
- Serve the steak fajitas on warm flour tortillas. Add optional toppings like sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fajita | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1725IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 66.3mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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