Family Favorite Stovetop Fajitas - Certified Hereford Beef

Family Favorite Stovetop Fajitas

Fajitas are a family favorite! Everyone will be happy at dinnertime with this beef fajita skillet recipe.

Cook Time 30 min.
Protein 37
Servings 4
Family Favorite Stovetop Fajitas
Skillet

Helpful Hereford Tips


It’s important not to overcrowd the pan when sautéing beef. Cook the beef in two rounds to ensure correct doneness on all meat.

Nutritional Information


Cals

510

Carbs

0% DV
0g

Fat

0% DV
0g

Fiber

0% DV
0g

Iron

0% DV
0mg

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb beef Flank Steak, cut 1-inch thick
  • 3 tsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced bell pepper, red, yellow or green
  • 1/2 medium white onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • 8 tortillas (about 6-inch diameter)

Rub:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper

Pico de Gallo:

  • 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp minced jalapeño pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • COOKING:

    1.Combine ingredients to make pico de gallo. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

    2.Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into thin slices. Combine beef and rub ingredients in large bowl; toss to coat evenly.

    3.Heat 1 tsp oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and jalapeño; stir-fry 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

    4.Heat 1 tsp oil in same skillet until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink (do not overcook). Remove from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 tsp oil and beef.

    5.Return all beef and vegetables to skillet. Season with salt, as desired. Serve beef mixture in warm tortillas; top with pico de gallo.

About Flank Steak


Lean and flavorful. Slice thin against the grain when carving. An ideal choice to marinate.

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