This Steak Fajitas recipe is an easy weeknight dinner made with steak, onions, peppers, and a tasty steak fajita marinade.

It costs $13.67 to make these fajitas. The recipe makes four servings for a total of $3.41 per serving.

I love to make this Chipotle Pico De Gallo Copycat and Guacamole to serve alongside these Steak Fajitas.

An overhead picture of the finished Steak Fajitas in a cast iron skillet.

Fajitas make a perfect weeknight dinner when you need a homecooked meal on the table but don’t have a lot of time for cooking. They are also great for the weekend when entertaining or sitting down for a family dinner.

Steak Fajitas are always a crowd favorite because they are so customizable. Set out the toppings, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges, and everyone gets to pick all of them or just the ones they like best. So simple!

Thin slices of beef with loads of peppers and onions are wrapped inside a warm tortilla. What’s not to love?!

The secret to these Steak Fajitas is in the marinade. Do not skip this step! The homemade marinade flavors the meat and tenderizes it, creating a perfect melt in your mouth strips of steak.

This Steak Fajita Recipe is a classic recipe using fresh ingredients that will quickly move to the top of your menu rotation.

An overhead picture of the finished Steak Fajitas recipe on tortillas.

Ingredients and Estimated Cost

Per Serving Cost: $3.41

Recipe Cost: $13.67

  • 1 pound sirloin steak – $8.44
  • 3 small bell peppers – $1.74
  • 1 yellow onion – $0.62
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil – $0.06
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice – $0.04
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin – $0.04
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – $0.43
  • 2 large garlic cloves – $0.10
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes – $0.02
  • ½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
  • ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper – $0.01
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil – $0.08
  • 8 tortillas – $2.08

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

How To Make Steak Fajitas

  1. First, chop the veggies and set them aside. 
  2. Next, add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl or Ziploc bag and mix. Keep two tablespoons set aside for the veggies. 
  3. Cover the steak in the marinade and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. 
  4. Preheat the skillet with one tablespoon of vegetable oil. 
  5. Sear the steak for four minutes on both sides. Place the steak on a cutting board, sprinkle it with sea salt, and let it rest.
  6. Add one more tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and then add the vegetables, as well as the two tablespoons of marinade. Cook the veggies until softened and then remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. 
  7. Finally, cut the steak into ½ inch strips.
  8. Place the steak in the skillet. 
  9. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.

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***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations

  • Instead of sirloin steak, you can use flank or skirt steak. 
  • Instead of the spices listed for the steak fajita marinade, you can use a store-bought fajita mix.

Storage and Serving Tips

SERVE: You can leave the fajitas out for about two hours before they need to be covered and refrigerated.

STORE: Place leftover steak fajitas in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing the fajitas because the cooked veggies will be limp once reheated, and the shrimp will be rubbery.

Cook’s Tools

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing spoon

Recipe FAQs

What type of steak is best for fajitas?

I prefer to use sirloin steak when making fajitas. However, you can also use flank or skirt steak.

How do I get my fajita meat tender?

Let the steak sit in the marinade for at least thirty minutes up to two hours. The marinade helps tenderize the steak as it breaks down the muscle and protein in the meat, which makes the meat tough.

What should I serve with fajitas?

A few of my favorite side dishes to serve with Steak Fajitas include Mexican Rice, Guacamole, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chipotle Pico De Gallo Copycat, and Slow Cooker Salsa.

The finished Steak Fajitas with onions and bell peppers.

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A close up picture of the finished Steak Fajita recipe in a red skillet.
5 from 3 votes

Steak Fajitas

Recipe Cost $ $13.67
Serving Cost $ $3.41
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
4 people
This Steak Fajitas recipe is an easy weeknight dinner made with steak, onions, peppers, and a tasty steak fajita marinade.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
 
 

MEAT AND VEGETABLES:

  • 1 pound sirloin steak at least 1 inch thick
  • 3 small bell pepper at least 2 different colors, cut into ½ inch thick strips
  • 1 yellow onion cut into ½ inch thick strips
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
  • Sea salt

STEAK FAJITA MARINADE:

  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes or more depending on how spicy you’d like it
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

FOR SERVING:

  • 8 tortillas
  • diced avocado optional
  • shredded cheese optional
  • chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • lime wedges optional

Instructions

PREPARE THE VEGETABLES:

  • Prepare the veggies on a separate plate so they are ready when you need them.

MAKE THE STEAK FAJITA MARINADE:

  • In a large shallow dish (or ziplock bag) mix all the marinade ingredients.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons for the vegetables later in the recipe.

MARINATE STEAK:

  • Coat the steak with the marinade and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Bring the steak to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.

PREHEAT SKILLET:

  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

COOK FAJITAS:

  • Sear the steak for 4 minutes on both sides to achieve medium-rare temperature and 1 minute on both of its sides/edges using kitchen thongs to hold the steak.*** See the notes below for internal temperatures for the steak and desired doneness.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board, sprinkle with sea salt and let it rest while you cook the vegetables.
  • Wipe the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  • Cook the veggies on medium-high heat along with the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade.
  • Cook the vegetables until just softened.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and season with salt and pepper.

TO FINISH:

  • Cut the steak into at least ½ inch strips. Add them to the skillet with the vegetables.
  • Serve with tortillas, avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Depending on how you like your steak, the cooking temperatures generally are:
    • Medium rare: 145 Fahrenheit (soft and pink center)
    • Medium: 160 Fahrenheit (soft but with less pink or lighter pink in the center)
    • Well done: 170 Fahrenheit (chewy, firm, and no pink center)

Nutrition

Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3090IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5mg

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3 Comments

  1. Now, that’s what I’m talking about! I’m a huge fan of steak anything when it comes to Mexican food. They’re especially good in fajitas, in my opinion, so I can’t wait to try this one.

  2. We have fajita night very often in our house, and these look fantastic – they will go down very well with the kids! Fabulous flavours.

  3. Wow! Amazing recipe! So delicious steak fajitas. I`m fall in love with this recipe! Thank you!