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Steak Fajitas

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 1–4 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes (plus marinating)
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

Steak & Vegetables
1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak
2 large bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Marinade
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange or pineapple juice (optional)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder or smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Marinate SteakCombine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add steak and coat well. Refrigerate for 1–4 hours.
Cook VegetablesHeat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for 5–8 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
Sear SteakRemove steak from marinade and pat dry. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sear steak for 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Rest & SliceRest steak for 5–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
Combine & ServeReturn steak and vegetables to skillet. Toss and heat for 1 minute. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and toppings.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with flour or corn tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and fresh lime wedges.