Beef Fajitas

Sizzling steak with charred peppers and onions

Prep: Cook: Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs skirt steak
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • Flour tortillas
  • Sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Instructions

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  1. Mix 2 tbsp oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper. Marinate steak to 2 hours.
  2. Cook peppers and onions in remaining oil over high until charred, . Transfer out.
  3. Add steak to screaming hot pan. Sear per side for medium-rare.
  4. Rest . Slice thin against grain.
  5. Warm tortillas. Serve steak with peppers and onions.

Notes

  • Skirt steak is traditional.
  • Cast iron gets hot enough for proper char.
  • Don't marinate more than 2 hours.

Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)