Easy Steak Fajitas
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(28)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
- 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season steak with chili powder mixture.
Step 3
Brush steak with 1 tablespoon canola oil. Add steak to grill, and cook, flipping once, until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 4
Season bell peppers and onion with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 5
Add bell peppers and onion to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 6
Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with bell peppers and onion.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Serve with tortillas, pico, and guacamole for additional flavor.
The steak can be cooked on a cast iron skillet if a grill is not available.
