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Bobby Flay Steak Fajitas

Bobby Flay Steak Fajitas

Bobby Flay Steak Fajitas are a Tex-Mex-style dish featuring marinated flank or skirt steak, grilled or seared until juicy, then sliced thin and served with sautéed onions and bell peppers. It’s typically served in tortillas with toppings like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cheese.

Ingredients

For the steak and marinade:

  • Flank or skirt steak – 1½ pounds

  • Olive oil – ¼ cup

  • Lime juice – 3 tablespoons

  • Orange juice – ¼ cup

  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

  • Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon

  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon

  • Chili powder – 1 teaspoon

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

  • Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped

For the fajita vegetables:

  • Red bell pepper – 1, sliced

  • Yellow bell pepper – 1, sliced

  • Green bell pepper – 1, sliced

  • Red onion – 1 large, sliced

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

For serving:

  • Warm flour or corn tortillas – 8

  • Guacamole or avocado slices

  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • Salsa or pico de gallo

  • Shredded cheese (optional)

  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  • Marinate the steak – Whisk together marinade ingredients, pour over steak in a zip-top bag or dish, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

  • Prepare the veggies – Slice peppers and onion while steak marinates.

  • Cook the vegetables – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and peppers for 5–7 minutes until slightly charred and tender.

  • Grill or sear the steak – Cook steak over high heat for 4–5 minutes per side (medium-rare). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  • Warm the tortillas – Heat them briefly in a dry skillet or oven.

  • Assemble fajitas – Layer steak, vegetables, and toppings in warm tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.