Sizzling Grilled Steak Fajita Platter (Printable Version)
Juicy marinated flank steak grilled to perfection with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.
# What You Need:
→ For the Steak Marinade
01 - 1 ½ lbs flank steak
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Vegetables
11 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 large red onion, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ To Serve
17 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - ½ cup sour cream
20 - ½ cup fresh salsa
21 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add flank steak and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Heat grill or grill pan over high heat until properly preheated. Remove steak from marinade and allow excess to drip off.
03 - Place steak on preheated grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time to reach preferred internal temperature. Transfer to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While steak rests, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender-crisp with slight charring, approximately 6–8 minutes.
05 - Heat tortillas on grill or in dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable and warm.
06 - Cut rested steak thinly across the grain for optimal tenderness.
07 - Arrange grilled steak slices with sautéed peppers and onions on large serving platter. Accompany with warmed tortillas, avocado slices, sour cream, fresh salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges for diners to build their own fajitas.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade works its magic in just 20 minutes but tastes like you planned ahead all day
- Everything hits the table at once hot and steaming which makes even weeknight dinners feel special
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- Letting the steak rest after grilling is not optional—it genuinely makes a difference in juiciness
- A cast-iron skillet creates better vegetable char than nonstick if you have one available
03 -
- Pat the steak dry before grilling for better sear marks and more flavorful crust
- If the steak is too thick to slice easily pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting