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Skillet Steak Fajitas

Looking for an easy recipe to spice up date night? This recipe will introduce your loved one to the best steak fajitas they’ve ever had!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: cast iron skillet, fajitas, skillet fajitas, steak fajitas
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. skirt steak sliced thin (or you can dice it like I did)
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil divided
  • 3 tbsp. lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • Flour Tortillas
  • 1 Lime
  • Cheese sour cream, salsa, etc.

Instructions

Directions:

  • In a gallon sized bag, add the sliced steak, 2 tbsp. olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Close bag and allow to marinate at least 20 minutes.
  • Slice the red pepper, green pepper, and onion while meat is marinating.
  • Heat skillet until warm. Add in the 2 tbsp. olive oil and cook the red pepper, green pepper, and onion until tender.
  • Remove peppers/onion from skillet and set on a plate.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade and add to the skillet. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Toss the peppers/onion back into the skillet and allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve fajitas in flour tortillas with cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc. on top.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice on top of each fajita prior to eating! Enjoy!!!

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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