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Weeknight Beef Fajitas

Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 pounds sirloin steaks
  • 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder divided
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion
  • Tortillas
  • Garnish: shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro

Instructions

  • Trim the fat off the steaks.
  • Place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Prepare the vegetables.
  • Slice the steaks into strips against the grain.
  • Season the steak with 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
  • Season the onions and bell pepper with the remaining salt and garlic powder.
  • Heat 2 Tbs oil in a large cast iron skillet.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the meat to the skillet in one layer and cook for about 5-10 minutes until desired doneness. Remove the meat and place on a plate. If the meat will not fit in one layer, cook it in batches.
  • Add the additional tablespoon of vegetable oil and allow it to heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Cook covered for 8-10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the meat back into the skillet, toss with the vegetables.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Prepare fajitas.
  • Serve.

Notes

Be sure to check labels for gluten-free. 
 
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