Easy Steak Fajitas is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights using skirt steak, onions and peppers, Served with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
This is also a great recipe for leftover steak fajitas using my Cast Iron Steak Recipe. Let me show you how to make this family favorite recipe.
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If you're looking for a fun, delicious recipe the whole family is going to love, why not try this recipe for Easy Steak Fajitas.
It's such a quick meal to put together for busy nights. That seems to be my life motto these days...make dinner fast.
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Leftover Steak Fajitas
My family and I are big fans of steak, and for some strange reason I had leftover steak recently and decided to do something different with the leftovers. This recipe was inspired because of the leftover steak, but don't worry, you don't need leftover steak!
Tips for Making Steak Fajitas
- You can use chicken or beef. You can even make them vegetarian and add more vegetables.
- The cut of beef you use is important. I always use skirt steak in this recipe. It's a more tender cut of meat and when sliced thin will cook up in no time.
- Try to have everything prepped before you start cooking because this is a fast recipe!
- Always serve with homemade salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb skirt steak; or leftover steak
- Peppers of various colors
- Yellow onion
- Taco seasoning
- Vegetable oil
- Butter
- Worchestire sauce
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Slice all the peppers into the same size and width to help them cook fast and evenly.
Step 2: Slice the skirt steak thin and add it to a bowl. Toss well with the taco seasoning.
Step 3: Cook the meat in 2 tablespoon of oil. You can see that the meat gives off quite a bit of water while cooking. Don't worry, that will all cook out.
Step 4: When the beef is about done, remove to a plate and keep warm while you cook the peppers and onions.
How to Cook the Veggies
Step 5: Add the remaining oil and then add the onions and peppers. Saute them until they reach the tenderness you desire. You can also sprinkle a little more taco seasoning on top of the peppers and onions.
Step 6: Add the steak back to the pan and sprinkle with a few shakes of Worcheshire sauce and continue cooking until the meat is completely cooked through and everything has blended together.
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Serving Tips
Serve with grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream, homemade salsa and warm flour tortillas. Homemade guacamole is always a nice addition to add to the top as well.
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Easy Steak Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb skirt steak
- 3 bell peppers various colors
- 1 yellow onion large
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Worcestershire sauce to taste.
Method
- Slice the skirt steak thin and against the grain.
- Slice the peppers and onions into strips and set aside.
- In a heavy pan, heat 2 tablespoon oil and add the skirt steak, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through.
- When the beef is almost done, remove to a plate and keep warm while you cook the peppers and onions.
- Add the remaining oil and then add the onions and peppers, and saute them until they reach the tenderness you desire.
- Add the steak back to the pan.
- Sprinkle with a few shakes of Worcheshire sauce and continue cooking until the meat is completely cooked through and everything has blended together.
Robert DeCuir says
It's interesting to note the recipe is from 2019 AND there hasn't been a single comment this entire time. After reading the ingredients, I believe this must be what the Northern half of the continent considers for this dish. I would highly suggest heading to Houston/ San Antonio and trying out what Fajitas should taste like. Wishing you the best.
Lois says
Thank you for your comment! I completely understand — and I want to note that I never claimed this to be an authentic Tex-Mex fajita recipe. In fact, I mention right in the first paragraph that it’s simply an easy way to use up leftover steak and a quick option for busy nights. Of course, nothing compares to the amazing flavors of true Tex-Mex fajitas from places like Houston or San Antonio! Wishing you the best and thanks again for stopping by.
Lois says
Also, just to clarify, there are actually 5 comments at the bottom of the post that others have shared along the way. Wishing you all the best, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave your thoughts!
Erlene says
Oh, I was just thinking of what to make for dinner. I have steak in the fridge and I may have to make this one. Thanks for sharing on MM.
Angela LeMoine says
HI! Thanks so much for linking up at The Wednesday Roundup Link Party! These fajitas look wonderful! Pinning now!
Ashley McElheny says
Looks delicious! pinning!
Ashley @ LeavingTheRut
Catherine says
Dear Lois, My kids and myself love dinners like this too. They really are fun for me since I did not grow up eating this type of food and now love, love, love it!! I enjoy all the new flavors and spices. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
Jacquelyn Stager says
I see steak fajitas in my near future...but I've never heard of skirt steak? I actually do make fajitas almost exactly this way. I've always used a bottled sauce but next time I will try Worchestire + taco seasoning!