Steak Fajitas

One thing I’ve realized while searching for recipes online is that sometimes you have to scroll through what feels like an entire dissertation just to get to the recipe you were looking for. Well…in true homestead fashion, we like to do things a little differently around here.

So instead of making y’all wait, I’m sharing the recipe first, and then below, I’ll share a little story behind why fajita night has become such a favorite on our homestead.

So friends…here ya go!

Ingredients

Skirt Steak - Cut into 1/2 inch strips

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 - 3/4 c. water

Toppings

Salsa*

Guacamole

Sour Cream

8 oz. shredded cheese (pepperjack, colby)

8 to 10 corn tortillas, homemade or store bought

Salsa

2-3 diced tomatoes

1 small red onion, chopped

2 jalapeno, chopped

1/2 c. Cilantro, chopped

2 limes, juiced

1/2 tsp. minced garlic

Directions

1. With the skirt steak, remove the membrane and slice steak into 1/2 inch strips. Put into a prepared cast iron skillet and sauté until you reach your desired doneness.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. Sprinkle the combined seasonings over the meat and add water. Cook through and allow the water to evaporate.

4. While meat is simmering, prepare the salsa by combining diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Mix together and then add lime juice, stir and allow to sit until ready to use.

5. On a flat skillet, warm corn tortillas until lightly browned.

6. Shred the cheese and sit aside.

7. When tortillas are done and steak is sauted, layer the steak and salsa mixture in the tortillas. Top with desired toppings and serve.

The great thing about this recipe is how easy it is to switch up the protein depending on what you have on hand. While we love using steak, you can easily substitute chicken, hamburger, sausage, venison, or even shrimp. The blend of seasonings brings just the right amount of flavor and turns a simple meal into one your family will be asking for again and again.

And honestly…you don’t have to wait for Taco Tuesday to enjoy these south-of-the-border favorites.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd after a long day outside, gathering around the table with family, or simply looking for an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor, we hope these fajitas find a place in your kitchen the same way they have in ours.

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From our homestead to yours…happy cooking, friends.