“Grilled Festival Classic Steak Fajitas”
Explore this sensational Grilled Festival Classic Steak Fajitas recipe, inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico City's street food. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dinner or festive celebration, this mouthwatering fusion of smoky, spicy, and sweet tastes is sure to impress!
Allergens
This recipe may contain allergens such as wheat (from the flour tortillas) and gluten. Adjustments can be made for other allergies.
Ingredients
- 1. 2 lbs beef sirloin steak 2. 4 large bell peppers (mix of colors) 3. 2 large onions 4. 8 large flour tortillas 5. 1 tbsp oil 6. 1 tsp salt 7. 1 tsp black pepper 8. 1 tsp ground cumin 9. 1 tsp smoked paprika 10. 1 tsp chili powder (optional) 11. Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by slicing it against the grain into thin strips. In a large bowl, combine the beef with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder (if using). Mix well to coat all the strips evenly. Allow the steak to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the bell peppers and onions into thin strips.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush with oil.
- Thread the marinated beef, bell peppers, and onions onto skewers, alternating between each ingredient.
- Grill the skewers for 3 4 minutes per side until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 20 seconds on each side.
- To assemble the fajitas, place a warm tortilla on a plate, add steak and vegetable skewer strips, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect fajitas is in the balance of flavors - smoky, spicy, sweet, and tangy all come together for an unforgettable taste experience.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate a larger crowd.