
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Steak Fajita Skillet
Steak Fajita Skillet is made with skirt steak, fajita seasoning, and green bell pepper.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Allow for marinating
Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.
3. Check the off-heat addition
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
Get to know the ingredients
skirt steak
In the method: Cut the steak into 1/2-1 inch strips.
fajita seasoning
In the method: Toss with the fajita seasoning and 1 tbsp of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.
vegetable oil (divided)
In the method: Cut the steak into 1/2-1 inch strips.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 lbs skirt steakIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp fajita seasoningIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)Ingredient note
Source: 1 green bell pepper (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 red bell pepper (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 sweet yellow onion (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp butterIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic (pressed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 lime (juiced)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Steak Fajita Skillet
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Cut the steak into 1/2-1 inch strips.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

