Beef Fajitas

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Lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper make a simple but flavor-packed marinade for these beef fajitas. Once cooked to perfection, the flank steak is added to warm tortillas with fresh cilantro, sliced bell peppers, and red onion. Sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice give it a tangy, bright bite. 

Everyday Food, December 2003

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Recipe Summary

total:
55 mins
prep:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place steak in a shallow dish; rub with lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and let marinate at room temperature at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

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  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook steak until browned on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steak to a plate; cover with foil, and set aside.

  • In same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until onions and peppers begin to soften, about 10 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, wrap stacked tortillas in aluminum foil. Bake until warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes.

  • To serve, slice steak thinly. Serve with onion mixture, warmed tortillas, and desired accompaniments.

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Reviews (8)

14 Ratings
  • 5 5
  • 4 5
  • 3 3
  • 2 1
  • 1 0
Martha Stewart Member
03/14/2009
I made this recipe the other night. It was excellent. My partner enjoyed it as well but he said the only thing missing was some lettues.
Martha Stewart Member
11/03/2008
This recipe is really flavorful and easy to make. My husband wants me to make this every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday. I added extra lime for more kick.
Martha Stewart Member
10/02/2008
Jennywiener - I don't think that the flank steak is meant to be baked. I think the oven is for warming the tortillas in step 4. The flank steak is cooked on the stove while the tortillas are in the oven.
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Martha Stewart Member
09/11/2008
Hey there!! I am currently about to start browning the steak...but the recipe does not say how long it should cook in the oven!!! I am experienced enough to figure it out on my own...but I'd think the website should know about this omission.
Martha Stewart Member
09/10/2008
This does sound delicious. Like most of us we are trying to make wiser choices in our menus. It would help tremendously if you would publish the nutritional information along with the recipes. Thank you!
Martha Stewart Member
09/09/2008
Hay, ay, ay! This souonds delicioso and easy :)
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Martha Stewart Member
09/09/2008
This sounds great and I can't wait to try this recipe. I love fajitas - being a single person this will be great for me - because I tend to cook enough for a family and store the leftovers for lunches and other dinners - I do think the one change I will make (or at least have with some of the leftovers) is to throw it over a bowl of lettuce and have a fajita salad.
Martha Stewart Member
09/09/2008
This recipelooks fantastic, as do all the others, but lacking the nutritional information I simply cannot make it. I have a diabetic husband with heart problems - I need to know the breakdown on nutrients, fat, etc.
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