Looking for a quick and delicious meal that is bursting with flavor? Look no further!
Today, we’re bringing you our easy Beef Fajitas — The perfect recipe for a busy weeknight dinner! The best part of this recipe is the marinade, which takes the flavors to the next level.
We highly recommend marinating the beef overnight for the best results — It makes such a difference in the flavor! If you’re marinating the meat overnight, you can prep your vegetables so that when you’re ready to cook the next day, all the work is done in advance, and then this recipe comes together super fast!
We recommend pairing this meal with our tasty DeVita Margarita made with Pantalones Tequila!
Beef Fajitas
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ lbs beef steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper or two jalapeños, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8-10 flour tortillas
- Salsa
- Sliced avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Trim and slice the beef. Place the beef strips in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the beef and squish the marinade to evenly coat the meat. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Turn the bag over a few times for even marinating.
- Slice the red, green, or jalapenos, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Similarly, slice the onion into thin strips. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate overnight until ready to cook.
- Preheat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and heat until shimmering.
- Pour the beef and the marinade from the bag into the heated oil. Cook the beef until just cooked stirring and flipping as needed for about 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steak and your preference of doneness. *Please note - The beef will be returned to the skillet so it will cook a little more just before serving.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove and rest the beef while you cook the vegetables.
- There will be liquid in the skillet after the beef is removed. Increase the temperature on the cooktop to reduce the amount of liquid halfway.
- Add the prepared vegetables to the reduced sauce in the skillet at cook until vegetables are tender about 5-7 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef strips to the skillet with the vegetables and fold to combine and heat the steak.
- Plate the steak vegetable mixture and serve with warmed or toasted tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Want to make your own salsa to go with this recipe? Try our Easiest Salsa Recipe Ever!
Enjoy!
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All photos by Lorianne DeVita
