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Mexican Steak Fajitas

Name: Mexican Steak Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 6 flour tortillas (10 inches); Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, picante sauce and sour cream

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

In my Mexican steak fajitas recipe, tender strips of sirloin pick up plenty of spicy flavor from a marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper and cumin. This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying. —Shirley Hilger, Lincoln, Nebraska

Mexican Steak Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, picante sauce and sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add the beef. Turn to coat; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside.
Drain and discard marinade from beef. In the same skillet, cook beef in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness, 2-4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables onto tortillas. If desired, top with cheese and serve with picante sauce and sour cream.

Mexican Steak Fajitas Tips

What type of steak is the best for fajitas?

For this fajita recipe, we recommend using top sirloin steak. (To learn more, check out our guide to how to buy steak.) Other fajita recipes use different fillings, such as chicken and even squash!

How do you tenderize meat for fajitas?

An acidic marinade is typically the best way to tenderize meat for fajitas. For this tasty version, we used an orange juice marinade. (Discover other simple ways to make tough meat tender.)

What is traditionally served with fajitas?

Homemade guacamole, Spanish rice or refried beans are fantastic (and traditional!) fajita side dishes. Any of these authentic Mexican dishes would pair well, too!

Research contributed by Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 fajita: 304 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.