Description
Beef fajitas are a vibrant Tex-Mex dish featuring marinated steak strips cooked to perfection and served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (8-ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips
- 8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
- 1 (8-ounce) jar salsa
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place sliced steak in a resealable plastic bag or container and pour in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 to 8 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated steak and any leftover marinade. Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the cooked beef and top with salsa, shredded cheese, and any additional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and searing of the beef.
- For deeper flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- Add sautéed peppers and onions for more color and texture.
- Use fresh lime wedges when serving for extra zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 fajitas)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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