Ingredients
🌶️ Ingredients
For The Beef Fajitas
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- 1½ pounds flank steak, sliced into thin strips
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- 1 pound mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
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- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
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- 2 teaspoons chili powder
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- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
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- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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- 1 large lime, sliced
Instructions
👩🍳 How To Make Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas
Step 1 — Prepare The Oven And Pan
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup.
💡 Quick Tip:
A crowded pan traps steam. Using a large sheet pan helps the vegetables roast properly instead of turning soft and watery.
Step 2 — Season The Steak And Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine:
- sliced flank steak
- peppers
- red onion
- olive oil
- cumin
- chili powder
- cayenne pepper
- red pepper flakes
Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Toss everything thoroughly until evenly coated.
💡 Quick Tip:
Make sure the onions and peppers are fully coated too. As they roast, they absorb all the seasoned juices from the steak.
Step 3 — Spread Everything Onto The Pan
Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Spread everything into a relatively even layer so the hot air can circulate properly around the ingredients.
The edges of the peppers should have enough space to blister slightly while the steak browns.
Step 4 — Roast Until Sizzling
Roast for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
The steak should be cooked through while the peppers soften and the onions develop caramelized edges.
💡 Quick Tip:
For extra smoky flavor, switch the oven to broil for the final 1–2 minutes. Watch carefully so the steak does not overcook.
Step 5 — Finish And Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately top with:
- fresh cilantro
- lime juice
- extra lime wedges
Serve hot with tortillas, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps.
For a fun Tex-Mex dinner spread, pair these fajitas alongside Crispy Wonton Chicken Tacos.