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September 16, 2025
Beef Fajitas Recipe
Beef fajitas filled with juicy steak, fresh salsa, and authentic Mexican cheese are absolutely sure to tingle your taste buds with bold, satisfying flavors throughout every bite. This classic preparation showcases high-quality steak enhanced by traditional accompaniments that create perfect flavor balance and textural contrast. The juicy steak provides substantial protein while the salsa and cheese add fresh and creamy elements that make these fajitas completely irresistible.
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.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 fajitas
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Ingredients
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.
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Whisk oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag.
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Add steak strips, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.
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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.
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Serve steak on tortillas with salsa and Mexican cheese.
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Recipe Tip
Top with avocado, shredded lettuce, or any condiments of your choice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 699 | Calories |
| 42g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 50g | Protein |
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| 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.
