Steak Fajitas
Fajitas are a crowd pleaser and super easy to prepare. This steak fajita recipe is made with delicious rump steak, cut into strips and cooked with our mild Fajita Simmer Sauce so that you can achieve sizzling Mexican fajitas in no time in the comfort of your own home! This is what makes it the perfect fuss-free midweek recipe to feed your family. You can also prepare this steak fajita recipe with chicken or portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian fajita option.
All you need to do is fry your onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes and then your sliced steak. Add the Gran Luchito Red Fajita Simmer Sauce and leave it to simmer for a couple of minutes and that’s it, dinner is done!
Serve your steak fajitas with freshly chopped coriander, warm Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps and wedges of lime on the side.
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Prep time
10MINS
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Cook time
15MINS
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Total time
25MINS
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Ideal for
Dinner -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 115 fat 3.5g saturates 0.8g carbs 12.4g sugars 2.1g fibre 0.8g protein 7.9g salt 0.39g
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Mexican Section
Ingredients
Fajitas:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 red peppers (cut into thin strips)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
- 500g / 1.1 lb rump steak (cut into strips)
- Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste.
- 1 lime juice
- 1 handful coriander (roughly chopped)
To Serve:
- 10 Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
- 1-2 limes (cut into wedges)
How to make it
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the red onion and peppers, season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and fry for a further minute or two. Remove your vegetables from the heat transfer them onto a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the same frying pan once it is very hot, then add your steak strips and let your meat get a bit of colour without overcooking it.
- Add the vegetables back into the pan with the meat, add the Chipotle Paste and squeeze the lime in. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer for a couple of minutes and remove them from the heat.
- Finish your fajitas with freshly chopped coriander scattered on the top, and serve with warm Soft Taco Wraps and wedges of lime on the side.
What To Serve With These Steak Fajitas
We recommend serving these fajitas with sides of our:
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FAQs
What are Steak Fajitas?
They are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine that consists of grilled steak, usually skirt or flank, served with sautéed peppers and onions on a soft tortilla.
How long should the steak be marinated for Steak Fajitas?
It's ideal to marinate the steak for at least 2 hours, although leaving it overnight can result in a more flavourful dish.
Can I use another kind of meat for Fajitas?
Absolutely. While steak is traditional, you can also use chicken, shrimp, or even vegetarian alternatives like tofu or portobello mushrooms.
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