These steak fajitas are so packed full of flavor, they really are the best you will ever try! Easy to make, this restaurant quality dish can be served as a tasty weeknight meal but it’s also perfect to serve guests. Cook on the grill or stovetop.
Hands up who likes Mexican food?! Well I have a treat for you! These steak fajitas are so out of this world, I guarantee you will be making them on the regular!
How to Make The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe
FOR THE MEAT & VEGETABLES:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, canola oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, fajita seasoning, jalapenos, cumin and black pepper. Season to taste with salt.
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Pour ½ cup marinade in a large bowl or a gallon-size zip-loc bag; set aside.
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Transfer the cut steaks to a gallon-sized zip-loc bag and pour the marinade over the steak. Squeeze out excess air from the bag and seal. Massage the marinade over the meat until all the meat is fully coated. Transfer the meat (in the bato a pan large enough for it to lay flat and place it in the fridge. Refrigerate 2-10 hours, flipping the bag over often.
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When ready to cook, remove the meat from the fridge 15-30 minutes before using. Before cooking the meat, wipe off the excess marinade with paper towels.
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While the meat marinates, add the cut vegetables to the reserved ½ cup marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use, stirring occasionally.
TO COOK THE VEGETABLES:
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30 minutes before ready to cook, preheat oven to 475°F and arrange the baking rack to the lower-middle position.
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Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
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30 minutes before cooking, if using a charcoal grill, light the charcoal.
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Remove the meat and vegetables from the fridge.
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Use paper towels to wipe off the excess marinade from the meat.
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Use tongs to transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking sheet, shaking off excess marinade as you work.
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Transfer the vegetables to the oven when the meat is cooked and removed from the grill (or stovetop).
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Cook the vegetables 4 minutes, toss to redistribute and cook another 4-5 minutes or until fork-tender and slightly charred.
TO GRILL THE STEAK FAJITAS:
…ON A CHARCOAL GRILL:
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If using a charcoal grill: fill one grill chimney with charcoal and light it. When top coals are mostly covered with gray ash, pour the coals over one side of the charcoal grate. Close the grill and let preheat 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grill after the grill preheats.
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Place the meat directly over the hot half of the grill and leave the lid open.
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Cook the steak, flipping often, until it is beautifully charred on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total cooking time. The center of the meat should register 125-130°F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
…ON A GAS GRILL:
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Turn half the burners to the highest heat, cover and preheat for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, clean and oil the grate.
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Place the meat on the hot side of the grill, cover and cook, turning occasionally, until steak has a beautiful char on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total time. The center of the meat should register 125-130°F on an instant-read thermometer.
…ON THE STOVETOP:
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Use a 10-12 inch well-seasoned cast iron skillet. If you have a cast iron grill pan, that’s great, if not – a regular cast iron skillet will work.
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Brush 1-teaspoon canola oil over the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until pan is sizzling hot. Carefully place the steak in the pan and cook a total of 6-8 minutes or until you get a gorgeous char on both sides. Flip the meat over after 3 minutes or when the beef releases from the pan and cook the other side about 3 minutes. The internal temperature should read 125-130°F on an instant-read thermometer.
AFTER GRILLING THE STEAK:
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Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes (this will allow the juices to redistribute). Slice the meat against the grain.
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Drizzle with any leftover meat juices and lime juice.
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Place the meat and vegetables on a large serving platter and serve with warmed tortillas, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Mexican rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges.
What are fajitas?
Fajitas are a Mexican dish that consists of strips of grilled beef and vegetables, typically bell peppers. They are served with tortillas and sour cream alongside lots of other traditional Mexican toppings.
What’s the best steak to use for fajitas?
Skirt steak, is hands down the best cut of beef to use for fajitas. It has an intense beefy flavor that is like no other. It is a tough cut of meat however, so it is important to marinate it with acid (in this case orange juice) and cooked rare to medium rare so it is as tender as possible.
What do you serve with fajitas?
This best steak fajitas recipe makes for a filling and hearty meal by itself – wrap the grilled meat and veggies in a tortilla and you have a tasty dish! You can also use a variety of other toppings and fillings to the tortillas – try:
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Mexican rice
- Refried Beans
- Red Beans and Rice
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Salsa
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro Lime Rice
Top Tips to Make The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe
- Use skirt steak for the tastiest fajitas – if you are really in a pinch, you can substitute it for flank or hanger steak.
- Marinate the steak for as long as possible, up to 10 hours.
- The steak should be cooked rare to medium-rare.
- Let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving it.
- Serve with tortillas and toppings.
Be sure to check out these other Mexican recipes!
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
- Mexican Corn on the Cob
- Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Shredded Beef Enchiladas Supreme
- Best Carne Asada Steak Recipe
- Homemade Mexican Pizzas
Amazing! I cook a lot but have never tried fajitas. We eat a lot of Mexican food in Texas and these are some of the best fajitas I’ve had in a long time. veggies we’re great too. Thanks. Ant wait to make them for company.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Sara! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I dont usually leave comments on recipes but made this last night and it was sooooooo yummy! I made it exactly as recipe called, grilled the steak and cooked veggies in oven. The meat was good enough to eat on its own with some sides.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jessica! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Very good marinade. Only had about 3 hours to let stk sit in this incredibly wonderful liquid. Tasted amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by, Diana!
Amazing marinade! Question: Are you supposed to cut the steak into strips before or after marinating/cooking? In the ingredients it says 2 pounds of flank steak cut into 5 inch pieces. But in the instructions it says to slice the steak after you take it off the stovetop. Thanks!!
Cut after cooking!
Delicious! Everyone loved it. Will definitely be keeping this one in our rotation!
Thanks for sharing, Cathy!!
This is my go to and I dont cook well – its loved by everyone. I actually have made this a few times and I found that not cutting the steak pre marinade/ grilling has worked better – but that just me!
Thanks for sharing, Joe!
Dang sister, you know how to make a marinade. Honestly, I have made both the chicken and steak fajitas and they are seriously good. The marinade is complex and balancedThank you for the truly delightful recipes
Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Robin! I hope you’re able to find even more delicious recipes as time goes out!
This was a great recipe! My husband asked me if I made this from a kit. He really praised me for such a great dinner. I can’t wait to serve this again. I no longer celebrate Cinco de Mayo so I made it a day early.
That’s great! thanks for sharing, Mary!
Will this marinade also work for chicken?
I haven’t tried it, but I am sure it would be tasty!
Best fajita marinade!! So delicious
Thanks for stopping by, Andy!