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two steak fajitas on a plate surrounded by fresh vegetables.
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Steak Fajitas For One

Steak Fajitas made with tender, seasoned steak, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Low Lactose
Keyword: beef, beef fajitas, fajitas, steak, steak fajitas, tex-mex
Servings: 2 fajitas
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Fajita Seasoning

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Fajitas

  • 6 ounces flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil -divided
  • ½ small yellow, red, or orange bell pepper -seeded and cut into thin strips
  • ¼ medium red onion -peeled and sliced
  • 1 clove garlic -sliced
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 8-inch flour tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: Serve plain or add sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Season both sides of the steak.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add ½ tablespoon olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Cook the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
  • Transfer the steak to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest while you cook the vegetables.
  • Add the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Return it to the skillet, add Worcestershire sauce, and stir for 1 minute to heat through.
  • Spoon the steak and vegetables into warm tortillas. Add any desired toppings and serve.

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: Slice the peppers and onions in advance and store in the fridge to save time at mealtime.
  • Bring Steak to Room Temp: If time allows, let the steak sit out for 20–30 minutes before cooking. It helps the meat cook evenly.
  • Slice Against the Grain: Cut the steak thinly across the muscle fibers for a more tender bite.
  • Add Lime at the End: A quick squeeze of fresh lime brightens the flavor just before serving.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet (or Any Heavy Skillet): A cast iron skillet helps get a great sear, but any heavy-bottomed skillet will work just fine.

Nutrition

Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg

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