Easy Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Easy Steak Fajitas
Description
Easy Steak Fajitas combines flat iron steak with a chili and spice rub that highlights smoky and mildly spicy flavors. The steak is grilled briefly over medium-high heat to retain juiciness and is rested before slicing thinly against the grain for tenderness. Accompanying the meat are strips of red and yellow bell peppers along with red onion wedges, which are seasoned and grilled until tender with charred marks, providing a sweet and savory contrast.
The ingredients and grilling method contribute to fajitas with well-defined layers of flavor and texture. The use of a spice mixture including cumin and smoked paprika helps infuse the meat, while garlic adds aromatic depth. Serving beef with grilled peppers and onions is traditional for fajitas, supporting a balanced meal that can be wrapped in tortillas or served as is.
This approach allows flexibility to customize doneness and seasoning levels. The recipe’s simplicity and clear timing make it practical for home cooks seeking a straightforward preparation of steak fajitas with classic ingredients and straightforward grilling steps.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
- 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season steak with chili powder mixture.
- Brush steak with 1 tablespoon canola oil. Add steak to grill, and cook, flipping once, until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Season bell peppers and onion with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add bell peppers and onion to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with bell peppers and onion.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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