Firecracker Fajita Skillet – A Tex-Mex Cookout Dinner Masterpiece

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Ingredients

• 1. 2 lbs beef skirt steak 2. 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 3. 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (red and green) 4. 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 5. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 6. 1 packet fajita seasoning mix 7. 2 tbsp oil 8. 8
• inch cast iron skillet 9. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef skirt steak with 1 packet of fajita seasoning mix and 2 tbsp oil. Mix well to coat the meat evenly. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your cast iron skillet on high heat for 5 minutes. Add the marinated beef steak and cook until browned, about 3 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
3. In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary, then sauté onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms until tender, about 5 7 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables and toss everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes to let all the flavors meld together.
5. Squeeze lime wedges over the skillet and serve immediately, directly from the cast iron skillet.

Chef’s Insight

This dish is all about layering flavors and textures - from the tender beef to the smoky vegetables, every bite is an explosion of Tex-Mex perfection!

Notes

This recipe requires a cast iron skillet to cook and serve the dish.