4.7 from 18 votes
Steak Fajita Skillet
These Steak Fajitas are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. They are made in just minutes in a hot skillet. The Steak Fajitas, peppers, and onions can be eaten in tortillas, on a salad, or with rice and beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 lime juiced
Instructions
- Cut the steak into 1/2-1 inch strips. Toss with the fajita seasoning and 1 tbsp of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.
- Cut the peppers and onions into thin strips.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, carefully place the peppers and onions in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the peppers and set aside.
- Then place the steak in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook (without stirring) for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the meat to the other side and cook for 1 minute.Stir the butter, garlic, and lime juice in and cook for 1 additional minute. Then remove from heat and stir in the onions and peppers.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
590mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
46.4mg
(52%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 46.4mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.