Sizzling Cast Iron Beef Fajitas
Marinated strips of skirt steak seared at screaming-hot temperatures alongside charred bell peppers and caramelized onions, arriving at the table on a smoking cast iron platter with that unmistakable sizzle. The lime-cumin-garlic marinade creates a flavor-packed crust on the beef that pairs perfectly with warm tortillas and all the fixings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow), sliced into strips
- 1 large white onion, sliced into thick half-moons
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
+ 10 more ingredients
Instructions
Whisk together the lime juice, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper in a shallow dish.
Place the skirt steak in the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to take the chill off.
Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, about 3 to 4 minutes. This is not the time for medium heat; you want a serious sear.
Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Season both sides with an extra pinch of salt.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the screaming-hot skillet. Lay the steak in the pan and do not touch it for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook 3 more minutes for medium. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
In the same skillet, still over high heat, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced peppers and onion in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to get a good char, then toss and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes until tender-crisp with charred edges.
Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips. Arrange the steak strips over the peppers and onions in the hot skillet.
Serve the sizzling skillet immediately at the table alongside warm flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI