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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Rich Chipotle Flavor
A family favorite weeknight dinner, these simple steak fajitas have a smoky, spicy flavor that comes from using adobo sauce to season the steak.
Simple Yet Flavorful
With only a handful of ingredients, this easy dinner is a delicious combination of tender, juicy steak, and bright, crisp vegetables that come together in minimal time.
Ready in just 30 Minutes
The best kind of dinner recipe, these steak fajitas are convenient and easy to make after a long day of work. Ready in about 30 minutes. No marinade required.
This chipotle steak fajita recipe is:
Easy to make. The steak and veggies cook together and you only need a handful of ingredients for the beef fajitas to come together.
Versatile. You can use your favorite seasoning blend and the cut of steak you prefer. Pre-cut steak saves time. Toppings can be whatever you like and are totally optional!
Meal-prep friendly. Fajitas for dinner are absolutely delicious; however, you can also enjoy the steak and veggie mixture over rice, which is great way to put a new spin on leftovers. Or add the steak and veggies over a salad for lunch.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
These fajitas are made with minimal ingredients so they come together quickly. Below is a look at everything you need to make the recipe.
- Sirloin steak. You want to cut the steak thinly and roughly in all the same size strips so that it cooks evenly.
- Bell peppers. For the best flavor and pops of color you’ll want a mix of green and yellow peppers. De-seed and cut into even strips.
- Onion. Both yellow and sweet onion will work here. You can also use red onion if you'd like. Try to cut them thinly and the same size as the peppers so that all of the vegetables remain crisp.
- Seasoning. Grab a pack of fajita seasoning and a bit of salt. From there, you can adjust how much you use based on preference.
- Avocado oil. Or any neutral-based oil will work here.
- Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. This adds a delicious kick of heat to the beef fajitas. Only add as much in as you like spice.
- Flour tortillas. If you have time, warm them in the oven prior to serving the fajitas. It makes the entire dinner more comforting.
- Limes. Fresh is best but bottled lime juice will work.
- Cilantro. Optional but adds freshness and flavor.
That's all you need for delicious fajitas!
Optional Toppings
Now if you want to add some extra flavor and texture, here are topping ideas:
- Cheese! Cotija, queso fresco, and Colby Jack or a blend of Mexican cheeses all would work great. Add cheese to warm steak and veggies to melt or if you prefer non-melted, let things cool, then add cheese.
- Sour cream. As much or as little as you'd like.
- Tomatoes. Fresh diced tomatoes, salsa, or pico de gallo.
- Avocado. Fresh-sliced avocado or guacamole.
- Jalapeños. Fresh or pickled. Seeds left in for added heat!
Have everyone customize their own fajita by offering toppings separately. To cut down on kitchen time you can prep the vegetables in advance or buy them pre-cut.
Rice, refried beans, and shredded lettuce are nice side items to make these fajitas into a full meal.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Here’s a quick look at how simple these fajita are to make.
- Slice vegetables and add to air fryer.*
- Toss in oil.
- Season with salt.
- Cook vegetables.
- Season beef.
- Cook beef.
One vegetables and beef is cooked, assemble your tortillas and enjoy! Add any toppings or sauce you'd like or enjoy them as is.
Easy as that!
*Don't have an air fryer? No problem. You can make these on the stove top in a skillet or in the oven on a sheet pan.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add earthy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavor. The adobo sauce itself is a blend of chipotle peppers, tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, and various spices. The pepper component contributes to the sauce's smokiness and heat.
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adds a nice aroma and a layer of warmth and depth that complements the other fajita ingredients, making it a popular choice for adding a lot of flavor in one step.
Overall, it brings a unique and bold flavor to dishes that is both distinctively smoky and delicious.
Truly, any thin type of steak can work for beef fajitas. Flank steak and skirt steak are popular choices because they are so cost effective but they can be tough. Sirloin steak will give you more tender bites if you don't mind the added expense.
Skirt steak and flank steak are commonly sold pre-cut as "fajita steak" but these cuts of meat can be tough.
So you may want to marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes in a bit of lime juice, salt, and rub with oil before cooking or go with a more tender cut of beef like sirloin steak.
Feel free to add fajita seasoning if marinading to infuse flavor while you are tenderizing the meat.
You can easily add more spices or customize your own spice blend.
If you like a kick of heat, use more of the adobo sauce or add in a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mix.
Once cooled, the fajita mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can either reheat the fajitas in the microwave in intervals (stirring as needed) or on the stove over low heat.
Enjoy leftovers as fajitas again or add the steak and veggie to a rice bowl to create something new.
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Chipotle Steak Fajitas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
- 1.5 lb top sirloin, cut into strips
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce diced
- 2 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup pico de gallo
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Instructions
- Prepare vegetables. In a bowl, toss peppers and onions with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt into a bowl.
- Cook vegetables. Preheat Air Fryer or oven to 350ºF. Add veggies to the airfryer basket or a baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes. When done, set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Season beef. In the vegetable bowl, add steak and adobo pepper. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt (if salt is not included in the fajita seasoning), and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss to coat.
- Cook steak. Add seasoned beef to the air fryer or oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- Warm and fill tortillas. While steak is cooking, heat tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until just lightly warmed. Fill each tortilla with vegetables and steak.
- Add toppings and serve. Add any toppings desired. Serve warm!
Notes
- If using an air fryer, shake the vegetables and steak halfway through the cook time to ensure even cooking.
- If cooking on the stove top, cook vegetables and steak in a large skillet or dutch oven, over medium-high heat and stir as needed. Add extra oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the amount of peppers in adobo sauce based on your spice preference. For those who enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to add more. If you prefer more mild fajitas but still enjoy the adobo flavor, reduce the amount accordingly.
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