traditional fajitas

Name: Traditional Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 - limes, juiced; 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 pound(s) flank steak or skirt steak; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium white onion, sliced in strips; 12 medium medium sized flour tortillas; - toppings such as diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese.

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Lynne Hawkins

Lusby, MD

Updated on Apr 18, 2025

I found this recipe years ago. I use this whenever I make beef fajitas. It can also be used for chicken fajitas. If you want to use chicken instead of beef, replace the soy sauce with double-strength chicken bouillon.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These are an amazing and simple way to make beef fajitas to enjoy at home, for a fraction of the price. Lime juice, olive oil, and soy sauce in the marinade make the skirt steak tender and juicy. We enjoyed the mellow flavor. Add cumin and chili powder if you want a little spice. The sliced steak was amazing, served on a warm tortilla with the sauteed peppers and onions. This is just as good, if not better, than what you'd find at a restaurant.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Grill

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - limes, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 - 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium white onion, sliced in strips
12 medium medium sized flour tortillas
- toppings such as diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese.

How To Make traditional fajitas

Test Kitchen Tips

We let our steak marinate for 4 hours and cooked the steak for 5 minutes on each side.

Step 1

Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and pepper.

Step 2

Place the meat in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 3

Once you are ready to cook the meat, cook the onions and peppers in a skillet until desired doneness. Set aside until you are ready to serve.
Step 4

Heat your grill. Remove the meat and grill the steak until desired doneness.
Step 5

Once your meat is done, remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
Step 6

Slice the meat against the grain to serve.
Step 7

Serve on warm tortillas, combining meat, veggies, and your favorite toppings.
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