Steak Fajitas with Fresh Lime Recipe

Name: Steak Fajitas with Fresh Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12-ounce skirt steaks, each halved; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced; 4 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1 1/2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)*; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 cherry tomatoes; 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Servings: persons

2 12-ounce skirt steaks, each halved
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)*
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
*Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

1
Warm flour or corn tortillas Arrange steaks in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
3
Pour onion mixture over steaks; turn to coat evenly.
4
Let marinate 10 minutes.
5
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
6
Add steaks with onion mixture.
7
Cook steaks 1 minute per side.
8
Add tomatoes and basil.
9
Continue cooking steaks to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare.
10
Sprinkle mixture with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
11
Cook 1 minute longer to blend flavors.
12
Transfer steaks to work surface.
13
Cut across grain on slight diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
14
Transfer fajitas to bowl and serve with tortillas.

437

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12-ounce skirt steaks, each halved, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided, 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced, 4 large garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Steak Fajitas with Fresh Lime falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Steak Fajitas with Fresh Lime

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