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Steak Fajitas

There's something about that sizzling platter of steak fajitas that always makes everyone's mouth water when it goes by the table at your favorite Mexican food spot. Re-create that same experience at home with this steak fajitas recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword fajitas
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 servings, 2 fajitas each
Calories 311 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium green (red or yellow) bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. raw extra-lean beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 tsp. ground chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • ½ cup fresh salsa
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas, warm
  • 4 Tbsp. reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent and peppers are tender.
  3. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  4. Add beef, chili powder, cumin, pepper flakes, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
  5. Add salsa; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Evenly top each tortilla with beef mixture, yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Steak Fajitas
Amount Per Serving (2 fajitas)
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 430mg19%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.