Skillet Beef Fajitas
Seared beef strips with caramelized peppers and onions, ready to wrap in warm tortillas. Spicy, garlicky, and done in one pan.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into thin strips
- 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 whole lime
- 8 whole flour or corn tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and half the chili powder.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear beef 2 minutes per side without moving. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- 4
Add peppers and onion to the pan with remaining chili powder. Sauté until soft and lightly charred, 6–8 minutes.
- 5
Return beef to the pan, toss with vegetables, and squeeze lime juice over everything.
- 6
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, 30 seconds per side. Serve fajitas with cilantro and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- tongs or spatula
- knife and cutting board
- paper towels
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