sheet pan steak fajitas
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe allows you to bake all the ingredients on a single sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. Tender strips of steak are tossed with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a zesty blend of spices.
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 spatula or tongs
- 1 aluminum foil optional for easier cleanup
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 8 small flour tortillas
- optional toppings sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips against the grain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the sliced steak to the bowl and toss to coat the meat evenly with the spice mixture.
- On a large baking sheet, arrange the steak strips, sliced bell peppers, and onion in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the steak is cooked to your desired level of doneness and the vegetables are tender.
- While the fajitas are baking, warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute per side or until soft and pliable.
- Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Use a spatula or tongs to mix everything together for a few seconds.
- Serve the steak and veggies with the warm tortillas, allowing everyone to build their own fajitas. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the steak for a few hours or overnight.
Experiment with different colored peppers to brighten the dish.
If you prefer chicken or shrimp, you can substitute them for the flank steak in the same recipe. Adjust cooking time as necessary.