Sizzling Copycat Street-Food Fajitas

Sizzling Copycat Street-Food Fajitas

Discover our mouthwatering Copycat Street-Food Fajita recipe that brings the sizzle of street food to your home kitchen. This easy-to-make dish features juicy grilled steak and colorful veggies in a smoky, flavorful sauce. Served with warm tortillas and optional toppings, it's perfect for dinner parties or family meals.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 7 minutes - Total: 22 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 large bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 8 flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional: guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced steak, bell peppers, and onion with vegetable oil and fajita seasoning. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  2. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Cook the fajita mix for 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
  3. Remove from heat and serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and optional toppings of guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect fajitas lies in marinating the ingredients just enough to infuse flavor without over-tenderizing the meat or veggies. Grilling also adds a smoky depth that elevates the dish.

Notes

CookJunkie.com's Copycat Street-Food Fajitas are the perfect fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with a twist for your next dinner party or family gathering. Enjoy the sizzle, aroma, and crowd energy in every bite!

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas originated in Mexico, particularly in the northern state of Sinaloa. The term "fajita" comes from the Spanish word "faja," which means belt or strip, referring to the cut of meat used in this dish.