Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas are a quick and easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights. They are loaded with deliciously seasoned meat and vegetables, and can be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. This recipe is low carb and keto friendly and can be made gluten free, as well.

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Fajitas have been one of my go-to recipes lately. They are the perfect solution if your family is anything like mine when it comes to what they can, or will, eat.

I usually follow a low carb or keto diet, my fiancé avoids gluten (most of the time) and my oldest son can eat anything and everything.

This Steak Fajitas recipe is one that we can all enjoy. The only variable is what we eat them on, if anything.

Below is the recipe and instructions for traditional steak fajitas made with the best chili lime marinade, along with everything you need to know to perfect this recipe and make it to your own personal preferences.

Why This Recipe Works

The steak in these fajitas has just the best flavor. Combined with sweet peppers and onion, this dinner is simply delicious.

It’s an easy recipe to make and can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. If you prefer your steak to have a more intense flavor, you can marinate it for up to 2 hours.

Instructions on how to make this recipe keto friendly or gluten free are also below. It’s mostly just a matter of what you serve them on or with.

How To Make Steak Fajitas

What You Need To Make This Recipe

To make this recipe you will need:

Chili Lime Marinade

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

Steak Fajitas

• 1.5 pounds steak (skirt, flank, or flat iron)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 sweet peppers
• 1 onion
• 8 tortillas (corn or flour)

Prep!

Mince the garlic and cut the peppers and onion into thin strips.

Slice the steak into thin strips and place in a large bowl.

Create!

Mix together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, smoked paprika, oregano, and cilantro. Whisk well.

Pour the marinade over the steak and stir to coat well. Cover, and let marinate while you prepare the vegetables.

Tip: for a more intense flavor, allow the steak to marinate for up to 2 hours.

Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Add the peppers and onions and cook until soft and just starting to blister, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a plate.

Next, add the steak strips to the same pan that was used to cook the peppers and raise the heat to high (unless you’re using flat iron steak, then leave it at medium-high). Cook until just done through, about 5 minutes.

Stir the peppers back into the pan and heat to warm through.

Present!

Divide the steak fajita mixture between the tortillas. Fold in the sides, then roll towards you to close.

Slice in half, if desired, and enjoy.

How To Make Keto Steak Fajitas

All of the ingredients in Steak Fajitas are considered low carb with the exception of the brown sugar and the tortillas. You have a few options to make this recipe low carb and keto friendly:

• Omit the brown sugar or replace it with a sugar free substitute, like Swerve.
• Enjoy them without the tortilla.
• Serve the steak and vegetables over cauliflower rice or zoodles.
• Use low carb tortillas.

How To Make Gluten Free Steak Fajitas

This recipe is entirely gluten free with the exception of the flour tortillas. You have a few options to make this recipe entirely gluten free:

• Enjoy them without a tortilla.
• Use corn tortillas.
• Use gluten free tortillas.
• Serve the steak vegetables over rice, cauliflower rice, or zoodles.

Tips and Techniques

• For the best, most tender results use skirt, flank or flat iron steak. Thinly slice the steak before marinating to get the most flavor.
• Marinating the steak longer (1-2 hours) will result in a more intense flavor. However, you don’t want to marinate it too long or it could toughen the meat.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

What Is The Best Steak For Fajitas?

Skirt, flank, and flat iron are the best cuts of steak for making steak fajitas. Skirt steak is probably the best option because it takes on the flavor of the marinade well and can be seared at high temperatures or grilled and still remain tender.

Skirt and flank steak are more expensive cuts of beef, so you may want to try flat iron instead. It’s much less expensive, but needs to be cooked at medium-high temperatures rather than high.

How Many Calories Are In Steak Fajitas?

The amount of calories in steak fajitas will vary largely due to the fact that there are so many different types and sizes of tortillas.

Not taking the tortillas into consideration, 1/8th of this Steak Fajitas recipe has approximately 205 calories.

How Many Carbs Are In Steak Fajitas?

Again, not taking the tortillas into consideration, 1/8th of this Steak Fajitas recipe has approximately 7 grams of total carbs and 6 grams of net carbs.

More Steak Dinner Recipes To Try

• Tuscan Steak and Pasta
• Sheet Pan Chimichurri Steak and Potatoes
• Creamy Steak and Potato Soup
• Low Carb Steak and Cauliflower Soup
• Herb & Gorgonzola Steak Butter
• Garlic Herb Steak Butter

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This recipe was originally published on September 19, 2018. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2020.