Beef Fajitas

Name: Beef Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 275 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 medium lime, juiced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips; 8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed; 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

4.8

(87)

67 Reviews

17 Photos

These beef fajitas filled with juicy steak, salsa, and Mexican cheese are sure to tingle your taste buds. The steak marinates ahead of time and when you're ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal.

Submitted by CookingQueen

Updated on March 20, 2025

Beef Fajitas with tortillas, salsa, cheese and fresh cilantro on a platter

17

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

8 fajitas

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

1x

2x

4x

Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it.

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

¼ cup olive oil
1 medium lime, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips
8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
Whisk oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag.

Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
Add steak strips, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.

Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook and stir until steak is browned and cooked through and all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
Serve steak on tortillas with salsa and Mexican cheese.

Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

Recipe Tip

Top with avocado, shredded lettuce, or any condiments of your choice.

210 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

699	Calories
42g	Fat
31g	Carbs
50g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 699
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g	54%
Saturated Fat 18g	92%
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 1451mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 50g	100%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Calcium 465mg	36%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 772mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

Directions

Recipe Tip

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

You’ll Also Love