Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas: Easy Weeknight Dinner
Make restaurant-style steak fajitas with minimal cleanup using this easy sheet pan method. Juicy steak, peppers, and onions roast together for a flavorful Tex-Mex dinner ready fast.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs skirt steak or flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Warm tortillas, for serving
- Fajita toppings (salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro), for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
- Place the sliced steak, red pepper, green pepper, and onion onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the steak and vegetables. Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over everything.
- Use your hands to toss everything together directly on the sheet pan until the steak and vegetables are fully coated in the spices and oil. Spread the mixture into a single layer.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the steak is cooked to your preference and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Serve the sizzling steak fajitas immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For the most tender steak, slice it thinly against the grain after it rests briefly post-cooking.
- If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can marinate the steak slices in half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of lime juice for 30 minutes before adding the vegetables to the pan.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store the cooked mixture and tortillas separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without tortillas/toppings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85