Sizzling Grilled Steak Fajita Platter (Printable version)
Tender marinated steak with sautéed peppers and onions, served warm with tortillas and fresh garnishes.
# What you'll need:
→ Steak Marinade
01 - 1 ½ lbs flank steak
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
11 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 large red onion, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ To Serve
17 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - ½ cup sour cream
20 - ½ cup fresh salsa
21 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add flank steak and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Heat grill or grill pan over high heat until properly preheated. Remove steak from marinade and allow excess to drip off.
03 - Place steak on hot grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time to achieve preferred internal temperature. Transfer to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
04 - While steak rests, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender and slightly charred, approximately 6–8 minutes.
05 - Place tortillas on grill or in dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and warmed through.
06 - Cut rested steak thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
07 - Arrange sliced steak and sautéed vegetables on large platter. Accompany with warmed tortillas, avocado slices, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges for guest assembly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary flank steak into something extraordinary with minimal effort
- Everything cooks in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day preparing it
02 -
- Slicing against the grain is absolutely crucial for tender steak bites
- Letting the meat rest prevents all those delicious juices from running out onto your cutting board
03 -
- Pat the steak dry before grilling to achieve better sear marks
- Toast the cumin and paprika in a dry pan before adding to the marinade for deeper flavor