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Mexican Beef Fajitas

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Welcome to our kitchen, where today we're bringing the sizzle with our homemade Beef Fajitas. This classic Mexican dish, with its tender marinated steak and colorful sautéed peppers and onions, is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these fajitas are perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.

Serving Suggestions: Our Beef Fajitas are a complete meal on their own, but here are a few ideas to enhance your fajita night:

Cauliflower Rice
Refried Beans: Another classic Mexican side, refried beans provide a creamy, satisfying addition to the plate.
Corn Salad: A fresh corn salad with a lime dressing can provide a refreshing contrast to the hearty fajitas.
Margaritas: If you're in the mood for a cocktail, a classic margarita would pair wonderfully with the flavors of the fajitas.
Chips and Salsa: Start the meal with some crunchy tortilla chips and your favorite salsa for an authentic Mexican dining experience.

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Mexican Cuisine Beef Fajitas Easy Recipes Dinner Ideas Homemade Family Meals Healthy Eating

Ingredients

1.5 pounds of flank steak or skirt steak
3 bell peppers (a mix of colors), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the marinade:

1/4 cup of lime juice
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients. Place the steak in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and make sure the steak is well-coated with the marinade. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
When you're ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they're tender and slightly caramelized. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and heat it over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the remaining marinade) and add it to the skillet. Cook the steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it's cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it against the grain into thin strips.