Sizzling Steak Fajitas
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4.7
84 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
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Learn how to make fajitas with steak, just like your favorite Mexican restaurant! Find out what type of steak is best and how to season the beef for a delicious flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 4 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- flour tortillas
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- guacamole
Instructions
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Rub the fajita seasoning into both sides of the steak and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Heat a grill to 450ºF. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches the desired doneness.* Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Heat the oven to 400ºF. Place the cast iron fajita skillets into the oven for at least 20 minutes in order to get a good sizzle.
- While the fajita pans are heating, heat the oil in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Slice the onions and peppers into thin slices. Add the vegetable slices to the hot oil and fry until they are tender, yet still crisp. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 1 large red onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, salt and pepper
- While the vegetables are cooking, slice the steak down the middle (if it is a wide steak), then slice it against the grain the size steak slices you'd like.
- When the vegetables and fajita skillets are ready, remove the cast iron skillets from the oven adn quickly arrange the beef and peppers on it. It will immediately start to sizzle.
- Serve the sizzling skillets with warm tortillas and other fajita toppings of your choice.
Notes
- *Medium-rare (145 degrees F)Medium (160 degrees F)Well Done(170 degrees F)
- Use chicken with this same method for chicken fajitas.
- **The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 fajitas, with 1 serving being 1 fajita and 1 tortilla. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
695IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
41.3mg
(46%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 41.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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