Get ready to transform your dinner routine with these mouthwatering beef skirt steak fajitas that promise to transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's so incredibly delicious, your family and friends will be begging you to make them again and again. This isn't just another recipe – it's a culinary adventure that combines perfectly seared, tender beef, caramelized vegetables, and the most irresistible blend of spices that will make your kitchen smell like a gourmet Mexican restaurant.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Remove the skirt steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, which ensures more even cooking.
- Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a better sear.
- Season the steak generously on both sides with fajita seasoning, pressing the spices into the meat to create a flavorful crust.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Carefully place the seasoned skirt steak into the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your preferred doneness.
- Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-7 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers and onions, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips to ensure maximum tenderness.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or wrapped in foil in the oven.
- Serve the sliced steak and sautéed vegetables with warm tortillas, allowing diners to assemble their own fajitas.
- Optional: Provide additional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
Tips
- Temperature is key! Always let your steak rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- Pat your meat dry before seasoning to achieve that perfect, crispy sear that locks in flavor.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible – it provides the most even heat and creates an incredible crust on the steak.
- Slice the steak against the grain to guarantee maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking vegetables – this ensures they char nicely instead of steaming.
- Have all your toppings and tortillas ready before cooking the steak, so everything is hot and fresh when served.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider marinating the steak for 1-2 hours before cooking if you have time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 90mg
