Classic Beef Fajitas

Fire up your taste buds with these Classic Beef Fajitas—a festive and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and bold spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, the tender flank steak is seared to perfection for a smoky, charred finish. Paired with vibrant sautéed bell peppers and onions, these fajitas come together in just 35 minutes of cook and prep time. Serve them sizzling-hot on warm flour tortillas, and customize with toppings like fresh cilantro, tangy sour cream, and your favorite salsa. This crowd-pleasing recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste at home and makes an easy, satisfying meal for the entire family. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly simple—perfectly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 large yellow onion
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the flank steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the steak. Ensure it’s completely covered and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Step 3

While the steak is marinating, julienne the red and green bell peppers as well as the onion and set them aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon of oil if needed, and sear the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.

Step 5

Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry them for about 5 minutes until they are tender yet still crisp.

Step 7

Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.

Step 8

Warm the flour tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a low flame on a stovetop for a few seconds on each side until pliable and slightly charred.

Step 9

Assemble the fajitas by filling each tortilla with slices of steak, stir-fried peppers and onions. Top with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful beef fajitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1334.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603.8

Total Fat 145.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 472.8mg	0%
Sodium 6641.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 163.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 711.9mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 2264.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 25.7%