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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

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DinnerMexicanPrep: 15 minutes or less
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 lbs skirt steak
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 sweet yellow onion (sliced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tbsp butter
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 lime (juiced)

How to make it

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Make 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.

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