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: 1.5 pounds (680g), thinly sliced against the grain
- Bell peppers: 3 (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
- Onion: 1 large, thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
For the Marinade:
- Lime juice: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Orange juice: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
For the Rice:
- Long-grain white rice: 1 cup (200g)
- Chicken broth: 2 cups (480ml)
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cilantro: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Lime zest: 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish)
For Serving:
- Flour tortillas: 8-10
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Guacamole: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Salsa: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Fresh cilantro: Chopped, for garnish
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: For marinating the steak and mixing ingredients.
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan: For cooking the steak and vegetables.
- Saucepan: For cooking the rice.
- Tongs or spatula: For stirring and flipping ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Knife and cutting board: For slicing steak and vegetables.