SEARED STEAK, PEPPER & ONION FAJITAS (FROM FINE COOKING)

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Seared Steak, Pepper & Onion Fajitas (from Fine Cooking) image

Great weeknight recipe! Goes together quickly and is easy and delicious. I love the crust my cast-iron skillet provides. Sometimes I use Penzey's Southwest seaoning in place of the cumin mixture.

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (9 ounce) new york strip steaks, 1 inch thick
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced ("or" 1/2 small red bell pepper and 1/2 small yellow bell pepper)
1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapenos, cored and seeded first
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 flour tortillas, warmed (8-8 1/2 "inch")
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
sour cream
chopped fresh tomatoes or jarred salsa
fresh cilantro, springs

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Rub the steak with the seasoning on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
  • Put the steak in the hot pan and sear for 3 minutes.
  • Turn the steak and cook for another 2 minutes (it will be very rare but will cook more later on).
  • Take the skillet off the heat, transfer the steak to a cutting board, and cover loosely with foil.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat.
  • Add the pepper and onion slices and sauté, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 min.
  • Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 min.
  • Slide the skillet off the heat and stir in the lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  • Cover to keep warm.
  • Trim the fat from the side of the steak and cut the steak into thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch) slices.
  • Add the slices to the skillet along with any accumulated juices.
  • Toss until well blended.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro sprigs.

Sandino Bustamante
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This recipe looks delicious.


Rupan das
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Mehedi Hasan Rabby
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Josh Emma
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I will definitely be making this again.


Luther King Oliphant
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The peppers and onions were so flavorful.


Al bni Raj
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The steak was cooked perfectly.


Yadav Karan
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I loved the combination of flavors.


Ashraful Islam Tarafkal.Gaibandha sador
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These fajitas were amazing!


Sanjeev Chaudhary
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Maphooko Cliff
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I've made these fajitas several times and they are always a hit!


bernett madisha
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These fajitas were easy to make and they turned out great!


Rimi Akter Fariya
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved these fajitas!


Alex Joy
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I made these fajitas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Tshiamo Thabane
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These fajitas were delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppers and onions were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


unisha Lamichhane
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I've made these fajitas several times and they are always a hit! The steak is always cooked perfectly and the peppers and onions are so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Delyne Witbooi
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These fajitas were easy to make and they turned out great! The steak was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongekile Silindelokuhle
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved these fajitas! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppers and onions were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Nkonde
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I made these fajitas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The steak was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Edward Danso
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OMG! These fajitas were absolutely delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppers and onions were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.