Who doesn’t love a good, classic fajita? Perfectly grilled juicy steak, smoky charred tortillas, sweet and savory crunchy peppers and, of course, served with all the fixins. It’s a surprisingly healthy dish (depending on the toppings), you hit all the food groups and kids love them! Perfect for a weeknight dinner and for using up some leftover ingredients in your fridge because you really can add so many different toppings.
Yield: Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb hanger steak
- 1 white onion, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 orange pepper, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 7-10 fajita-size tortillas
Spice rub:
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- juice of a lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Extra optional toppings:
- sour cream
- salsa
- grilled corn
- shredded lettuce
- cilantro
Preparation:
Whisk all the ingredients for the spice rub together. Rub it all over the hanger steak and let marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
When ready to cook, heat a large sauté pan to medium-high heat and add the canola oil. Gently add the hanger steak to the hot pan and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes for a medium-rare cooked steak. Remove from pan and let rest for 6-8 minutes to lock in all the juices. After the steak has rested, thinly slice against the grain.
While the steak is resting, add the sliced vegetables to the same pan the steak was just removed from to add in some flavour to the vegetables. Add in a ½ tsp of salt to the vegetables and a dash of oil, if needed. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften and char to your liking.
Char each tortilla on an open flame for about 20 seconds on each side. Keep an eye on them so they don’t completely burn! You could also warm them up in the oven, if preferred. Place some steak, veggies and whatever other toppings you like in a tortilla and chow down! Goes perfectly with my Mexican Street Corn, some rice and beans and a big frozen margarita.
