Sizzling Steak Fajitas
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
Sizzling Steak Fajitas highlight flank steak rubbed with fajita seasoning, grilled to medium-rare, medium, or well done as preferred. The steak is rested before thinly slicing to retain juices and tenderness. Meanwhile, sliced red onion and colorful red and green bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil until tender yet still crisp, seasoned with salt and pepper. The use of cast iron skillets heated in a hot oven ensures the vegetables and steak maintain a sizzling presentation when served.
The fajitas are typically assembled in warm flour tortillas, accompanied by shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and guacamole for added texture and flavor layers. This dish balances the hearty meat with fresh, tender vegetables enhanced by a bold seasoning blend.
To check steak doneness, a meat thermometer is recommended with 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium, and 170°F for well done. The recipe can also be adapted using chicken with the same method. Calorie information depends on ingredients and portions.
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 to taste
- black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- flour tortillas
- cheddar cheese shredded
- 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
- Allow the flank steak to rest after seasoning and after grilling to maintain juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired steak doneness (medium-rare at 145°F, medium 160°F, well done 170°F).
- Cast iron skillets preheated in the oven create an authentic sizzling effect for serving fajitas.
- The fajita seasoning can be rubbed evenly on both sides of the steak for best flavor.
- The recipe method can be applied to chicken as an alternative protein.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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