Cast Iron Steak Fajitas with Cheese & Salsa
Sear flank steak with peppers and onions in a hot cast iron skillet, then serve sizzling with warm tortillas, melted cheese, refried beans, and salsa. A complete dinner in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 count flour or corn tortillas
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar or oaxaca cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- ¾ cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Pat steak dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and cumin on both sides.
- 2
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Sear steak 3 minutes per side for medium-rare without moving. Transfer to a cutting board.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onions 5 minutes until softened and charred at edges.
- 5
Slice steak against the grain. Toss with lime juice and return to skillet with vegetables.
- 6
Warm tortillas, then serve steak and peppers sizzling with cheese, refried beans, and salsa.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- sharp chef's knife
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