Seared Steak Fajitas with Peppers & Onions
Thin-sliced steak seared until golden, tossed with charred peppers and onions, and wrapped in warm tortillas. Top with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a weeknight Mexican dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice steak against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
Step 2
Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Slice onion into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
Step 3
Toss steak with lime juice, cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
Step 5
Add steak in a single layer. Cook without stirring 2 minutes until deeply golden.
Step 6
Flip steak and cook 2 minutes more until edges look opaque. Transfer to a plate.
Step 7
Add remaining oil to skillet. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 minutes, stirring twice.
Step 8
Return steak to skillet. Toss and cook 1 minute until heated through.
Step 9
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side.
Step 10
Fill tortillas with steak-pepper mixture. Top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- tongs
- small bowl
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