Beef Fajitas

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These beef fajitas filled with juicy steak, salsa, and Mexican cheese are sure to tingle your taste buds. The steak marinates ahead of time and when you're ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal.

Submitted by CookingQueen
Updated on June 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 fajitas
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 medium lime, juiced

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips

  • 8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Whisk oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.

  2. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak and marinade; cook and stir until steak is browned and cooked through and all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Serve steak on tortillas with salsa and Mexican cheese.

Recipe Tip

Top with avocado, shredded lettuce, or any condiments of your choice.

206 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

699 Calories
42g Fat
31g Carbs
50g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 699
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 18g 92%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1451mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 50g 100%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 465mg 36%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 772mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.