Name: Sizzling Marinated Beef Fajitas | Easy Mexican Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lb beef flank steak or skirt steak (thinly sliced); 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 large yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 large green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 medium onion (sliced); 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); Salt (to taste); Warm flour or corn tortillas; Sour cream (guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese (optional))

Description

Welcome to the world of sizzling marinated beef fajitas! This Easy Mexican Recipe is more than just a meal. It’s an experience waiting to happen at your table. Imagine tender marinated beef, grilled to perfection, served with colorful peppers and onions.

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Fajitas:

1 lb beef flank steak or skirt steak (thinly sliced)
1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Salt (to taste)

For Serving:

Warm flour or corn tortillas
Sour cream (guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese (optional))

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Beef:

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring it’s fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor).

2️⃣ Cook the Vegetables:

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced peppers and onion, seasoning with a pinch of salt.
Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Beef:

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat. Add the marinated beef in batches (to avoid overcrowding) and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.

4️⃣ Combine and Sizzle:

Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Toss together and heat for 1–2 minutes until everything is sizzling hot.

5️⃣ Serve:

Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 320