Calling all steak lovers! Get ready to transform your leftover steak into a sizzling fajita fiesta. In this culinary adventure, we'll guide you through three mouthwatering recipes that bring the flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen. From the classic Steak Fajitas to the innovative Steak Fajita Stuffed Avocados and the tantalizing Steak Fajita Quesadillas, these dishes are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a flavorful journey with our trio of leftover steak fajita recipes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
25 LEFTOVER STEAK RECIPES
A collection of recipes to enjoy your steak leftovers in unique and flavorful ways!
Provided by Everyday Family Cooking
Categories Main Entrees
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees or oven to 250 degrees. 2. Place leftover steaks in the basket or on the wired rack. Reheat steaks by cooking for 3 to 5 minutes in the air fryer or 20-30 minutes in the oven until warmed thoroughly. 3. Enjoy steak with the leftover steak recipes above or on their own!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 177 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 47 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 55 grams protein, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 889 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat
LEFTOVER-STEAK STEAK FAJITAS
not quite sure what to do with that not-so-tender leftover steak? Funny thing, I electric-grilled 4 for Sunday dinner & 2 of 'em turned out cut-butter-with-a-hot-knife tender..the other 2, not so much..thicker cuts..I shoulda known better & adjusted my cooking time! Still, I came up with this really tasty follow-up; hope y'all...
Provided by Cheryl Ross
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. I used some pre-fajita-cut veggies, but if you're using the ones as listed here, put them all in a small- to medium-size bowl.
- 2. I took the leftover grilled steak, moistened it with a little water, covered with a paper towel on a glass plate & microwaved it about 90 seconds.
- 3. After removing from the microwave, let it cool and slice it at a diagonal angle real thin., toss it into a hot skillet with about 1-2 T olive oil & sautée for maybe a minute.
- 4. Add the sliced veggies to the skillet & sautée for another minute.
- 5. Sprinkle the meat & veggies mixture with some black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a splash of that tomato-free hot chili sauce I can't live without (but also can't spell worth a darn)..Sriracha, I think.
- 6. Stir it all together, then add about 1/4 cup of water (or beef broth), cover, & let it simmer real low & slow until the steak is tender.
- 7. Warm flour tortillas in microwave. Spoon the fajita mixture down the center of the tortilla. Add whatever other toppings you like -- salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, etc -- fold, and Muy delicioso! (I'm eating mine with a dollop of sour cream 'cuz I forgot the bowl that had my other toppings, but you can also throw it on top of some shredded lettuce for a great salad if you're cutting back on carbs...)
SPICY LEFTOVER STEAK FAJITAS
What to do when you couldn't finish your steak and now your leftovers are sitting in the refrigerator? Here's a tasty solution... this delicious Spicy Leftover Steak Fajitas!
Provided by Francine Lizotte
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Moisten steak with a little water, cover with paper towel and microwave it about 90 seconds. Let it cool and slice it at a diagonal angle real thin.
- 2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat it; sauté onion and peppers for 1 minute or until slightly tender. Add steak and sauté for another minute. Sprinkle mixture with black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Stir it all together and then add beef broth. Cover and simmer on low until, steak is tender.
- 3. Warm tortillas in microwave; set aside. Spoon fajita mixture onto the center tortilla and add toppings of your choice; salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese (Mexicana mixed with Habañero), guacamole, etc...
- 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIl_IF48F0k
STEAK FAJITAS
Skirt steak is the traditional cut used for fajitas. It used to be inexpensive, but now it's not so cheap; oftentimes flank steak costs less. Either will be a good choice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine 2 teaspoons ground cumin, the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt. With a sharp knife, cut shallow crosshatched incisions across top and bottom surfaces of steak. Rub spice mix all over surface of steak. (It's best to wear gloves as the chile powder is hot.) Place steak in a resealable freezer bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, the Worcestershire sauce and half the garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with steak. Seal and move steak around in bag to coat thoroughly. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Massage bag periodically to redistribute marinade. Refrigerate reserved marinade if cooking the next day.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until they soften and begin to color, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and chile. Cook, stirring, until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add remaining garlic and cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in half the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a low oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-hot grill. Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. Pat meat dry with paper towels. If using a skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. (If your skillet is not large enough for the steak, cut it in half and cook in batches.) Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Meat should be medium rare. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut across the grain into 1/2- to 3/4-inch wide strips.
- Arrange lettuce on a platter, then place steak next to lettuce. Tip juices from cutting board over meat and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve vegetables on the same platter or separately, along with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 588, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 760 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SEARED-STEAK FAJITAS
For a fast, low-calorie dinner, try this Tex-Mex classic. It uses top round steak, which is a very lean cut of beef, plus it packs plenty of fresh flavor. Other lean cuts of beef, like eye of round or top sirloin, will also work in this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning steak occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set garlic oil aside.
- Remove steak from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Cook steak until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
- Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in reserved garlic oil. Thinly slice steak and serve with vegetables, tortillas, cheese, tomato, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g
FAJITA QUESADILLAS
I came up with this one night when I didn't know what to cook. I had leftover steak in the fridge, so I decided to get creative. These came out wonderful! The measurements are approximations, so feel free to change them according to your tastes. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Provided by DHANO923
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until onions are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season mixture with salt and transfer to a bowl.
- Brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining oil. Place 1 tortilla, oil-side down, in the same skillet; sprinkle with 1/2 the steak, 1/2 the onion mixture, and 1/2 the Mexican cheese mixture. Place a second tortilla, oil-side up, onto cheese layer, pressing down with a spatula to seal.
- Cook quesadilla over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second quesadilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 761.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- To make the fajitas even more flavorful, marinate the steak in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have any leftover steak, you can use grilled chicken or shrimp instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the fajitas, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
- Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
- If you have any leftover fajitas, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Leftover steak fajitas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover steak. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, leftover steak fajitas are a great option. Serve them with your favorite toppings and sides, and enjoy!
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