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Beef Fajitas Recipe

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 494 kcal
Beef Fajitas Recipe
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Promise yourself a satisfying dinner this week. You deserve it, and our beef fajitas recipe won’t let you down! It’s suitable for whenever you feel like you deserve a treat and when National Fajita Day (August 18) comes around.

If you love saucy beef wrapped in warm tortillas alongside peppers, avocados, and cheddar cheese, we have something special for you. We’re talking skirt steak submerged in a flavorful marinade so juicy it’ll leave the pan dripping.

We’ll show you how to achieve this in 35 minutes or less. It’s good for whenever you feel like you deserve a treat.

Are Beef Fajitas Healthy?

These beef fajitas make for a healthy meal wrapped in nutrients. There are the proteins from beef, good carbs from tortillas, fiber from the vegetables, and plenty of micronutrients — a pretty balanced meal.

are beef fajitas healthy

Of course, the other part of healthy eating is controlling your intake of sodium and saturated fat, and we’ve got you covered there as well. We measured our ingredients strictly, so the nutritional profile of our beef fajitas recipe complies with our dietary guidelines. We suggest you do the same.

Main Ingredients for Beef Fajitas

Let’s take a look at the main components for this fine dish:

1. The Best Steak for Fajitas

Skirt steak is the traditional option because it used to be cheaper than other cuts back in the day. You can either choose that or flank steak, which is a little tougher but still just as tasty.

When dealing with tough cuts, always slice them against the grain and marinate them properly.

2. Steak Fajita Marinade

It may sound minor, but lime juice is a crucial ingredient for a beef fajita marinade. Its acid breaks down those chewy connective tissues making the meat softer and more enjoyable.

Any acidic fruit would do, but since this is a Mexican staple, we chose lime. Lime also has a signature zing that no other fruit quite matches (not even lemons).

When it comes to Mexican seasonings, cumin is the first in line. This spice alone will lend your food that distinctive Mexican aroma.

To the meat, we also added paprika, cayenne, and chili powder. These contribute to the kick of spice and the appetizing red hue Mexican food is so famous for.

main ingredients for beef fajitas

To take the meat flavor one step further, we used a little bit of mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Your beef will taste extra umami and have a depth of flavor we can’t really explain in detail, but which you’ll definitely notice.

Last, and of course not least, some salt and pepper will make the meat flavorful.

3. Vegetables for Beef Fajitas

Other recipes call for surprisingly small amounts of onions and bell peppers, but we felt like more was better. In fact, the meat-to-vegetable ratio of our recipe is almost 1:1.

We used all three kinds of bell peppers purely for the beautiful colors. They all come out equally tasty, so if you only have one color, it won’t hurt anything.

These are not the only vegetables that go with the beef. We’re making a salsa with lime juice, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and garlic to serve on the side. We’ll outline that later.

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4. The Toppings

We have sliced avocados, shredded cheddar, roughly chopped coriander, and some greek yogurt. These are all classics.

If you’re a big fan of jalapenos and lime juice, you can always add more of them. These ingredients make a difference in flavor but don’t affect the nutritional value much.

How to Make Beef Fajitas

The recipe is really straightforward:

step 1: Marinate the beef

Marinate the beef

step 2: Cook the vegetables

Cook the vegetables

step 3: Cook the beef

Cook the beef

step 4: Sauté the two together

Sauté the two together

step 5: Toast the tortillas

Toast the tortillas

step 6: Assemble and serve

Assemble and serve

Measurements are listed in our beef fajitas recipe card at the end of this article.

Tips for Making and Serving Steak Fajitas

Since the beef takes a minimum of 10 minutes to marinate, you can use this time to prep the vegetables and cook them. You can also make the salsa and refrigerate it if there’s still some time to spare.

Chances are good that you’ll end up with a lot of meat juice, so pour it in a bowl and bring it to the table. Try drizzling it into your fajitas or smothering them in the juice. It’s a delicious addition!

Finally, it’s important to serve these rolls warm. Make sure that you do steps #4 and #5 right before serving.

tips for making

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Steak Fajitas

You can place the meat and vegetable mix in a container and refrigerate it. It only needs to be sautéd briefly to reheat everything.

You can do the same with the tortillas and the toppings. The toppings don’t need to be reheated, but you will want to toast the tortillas in a pan until they’re warm.

With the exception of the tortillas, these items won’t last long, so they should be used up within 4-5 days.

What to Serve With Beef Fajitas

The salsa we mentioned earlier is called Pico de gallo, having the ideal freshness and tanginess to complement the beef rolls. It’s easy to make: you can chop the vegetables up and toss with lime juice, or blend everything together in a food processor.

Since we have many strong flavors going on, we rounded the meal off with a refreshing drink. We chose cucumber and lemon juice — one of our favorites.

what to serve with beef fajitas
Recipes Course Calories Saturated fat Sodium
Beef Fajitas Main Dish 494 9.0 g 552 mg
Pico De Gallo Side Dish 189 1.0 g 262 mg
Cucumber And Lemon Juice Beverage 71 0.1 g 5 mg
Total 754 10.1 g 819 mg
Nutritional values in this table vary somewhat to those below due to different app calculations. Read more...
Homemade Beef Fajitas Recipe

Beef Fajitas Recipe

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This quick beef fajitas recipe makes an easy, delicious meal, even for busy weeknights. It’s a comfort food to enjoy whenever you feel the need.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 15 oz flank steak sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 oz yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 4 oz red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 oz green bell pepper sliced
  • 4 oz red onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 6 oz avocado sliced
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp coriander roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, toss 15 oz sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp chili powder. Allow the meat to marinate for 10 minutes.
    step 1: Marinate the beef
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Melt half of the 1 1/2 tbsp butter (eyeballing the measurement is good enough), and add 12 oz bell peppers of all colors along with 4 oz red onions. Cook for 3 minutes, then place into a bowl and set aside. Wait for the beef to finish marinating.
    step 2: Cook the vegetables
  • Melt the remaining butter and sauté 2 tbsp minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the marinated beef and stir to cook for about 3 minutes.
    step 3: Cook the beef
  • Add the cooked vegetables and sauté everything for another 3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
    step 4: Sauté the two together
  • Heat another non-stick pan over low heat and toast 8 oz tortillas, about 1 minute per side or until they’re charred a little on the outside.
    step 5: Toast the tortillas
  • Assemble 8 rolls: place a hefty serving of meat and veggies in the middle of the tortillas and add the remaining toppings. Drizzle the meat juice on top and serve.
    step 6: Assemble and serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef Fajitas Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 494 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 550mg24%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1473IU29%
Vitamin C 120mg145%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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Recipe developed by Luna Regina on October 29, 2021 Nutritionally reviewed by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

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