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Beef Fajita Tacos

Classic Tex-Mex beef fajita tacos are made with juicy marinated steak, served with vibrant veggies and all your favorite toppings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

Chili Lime Marinade

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Zest of 1 lime peeled in strips
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 5 garlic cloves smashed
  • ½ medium yellow onion peeled and quartered
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 chipotles in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak

Fajitas Veggies

  • 1 large yellow onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 or 2 bell peppers sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Make the Fajita Marinade
  • Place the vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, garlic cloves, peeled yellow onion, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend the marinade up until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the flank steak in a mixing bowl or in a zip top plastic bag. Use tongs in the bowl to coat the entire piece of beef and marinate for at least one hour up to overnight.
  • Make the Fajita Veggies
  • In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat pour in oil and once shimmering hot, put the thin strips of bell peppers and onions in one single layer in the skillet.
  • Cook the vegetables without moving for about 2 minutes to gain some char, then sprinkle in the salt and pepper and then toss to get color on the other side. Cook the veg until they are slightly softened, but still have a little crunch and bright color.
  • Take the fajita veggies out of the pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Cook the Marinated Fajita Meat
  • About 30 minutes before cooking, take the flank steak out to rest to room temperature.
  • Use the same skillet as earlier over medium-high heat to give the steak a nice sear. We want some char and a nice crust, it'll take around 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Cook the flank steak for about 6 minutes on each side for medium rare. A meat thermometer should read about 128º F to 130º F for med-rare.
  • After cooking, let the steak rest for about 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice against the grain and serve with the veggies, warmed corn or flour tortillas, and your choice of toppings.

Notes

Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

To make ahead: blend up the marinade and keep in the fridge for up to a week in advance. Slice up the vegetables up to 3 days in advance.
Store the leftover fajita meat and veggies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat the beef and vegetables in a microwave safe dish or on the stove top in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

My Favorite Toppings for Steak Fajitas

Add in your favorite cheeses: cheddar cheese, monterey jack, or get totally into it with queso fresco or Oaxacan cheese.
Serve with the classics: you can't go wrong with mexican rice, salsa rojo, pico de gallo, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños or pickled red onions.
Chipotle style: make homemade guacamole, some black beans, easy cilantro lime rice, and don't forget those fajita veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 929mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g