Steak fajitas are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated steak with sautéed peppers and onions, all served with rice. This recipe is perfect for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
For the Steak Fajitas:
- Flank steak or skirt steak:Â 1.5 pounds (680g), thinly sliced against the grain
- Bell peppers:Â 3 (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
- Onion:Â 1 large, thinly sliced
- Olive oil:Â 2 tablespoons
For the Marinade:
- Lime juice:Â 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Orange juice:Â 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Olive oil:Â 2 tablespoons
- Garlic:Â 4 cloves, minced
- Ground cumin:Â 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder:Â 1 teaspoon
- Paprika:Â 1 teaspoon
- Oregano:Â 1 teaspoon
- Salt:Â 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper:Â 1/2 teaspoon
For the Rice:
- Long-grain white rice:Â 1 cup (200g)
- Chicken broth:Â 2 cups (480ml)
- Onion:Â 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic:Â 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil:Â 1 tablespoon
- Salt:Â 1/2 teaspoon
- Cilantro:Â 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Lime zest:Â 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish)
For Serving:
- Flour tortillas:Â 8-10
- Sour cream:Â 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Guacamole:Â 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Salsa:Â 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Fresh cilantro:Â Chopped, for garnish
Equipment
- Mixing bowls:Â For marinating the steak and mixing ingredients.
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan:Â For cooking the steak and vegetables.
- Saucepan:Â For cooking the rice.
- Tongs or spatula:Â For stirring and flipping ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately.
- Knife and cutting board:Â For slicing steak and vegetables.