Description
This Queso Steak Fajita Skillet is a sizzling, cheesy one-pan wonder! Juicy strips of steak are seared with colorful bell peppers and onions, then smothered in creamy queso for a Tex-Mex meal that’s big on flavor and short on cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup prepared queso (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak strips and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Sear until browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 3–4 minutes. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Return steak to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Lower heat to medium and pour queso over the steak and veggies. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or over nachos for a complete meal.
- Swap steak for chicken or shrimp for variety.
- Use a cast iron skillet for maximum flavor and sizzling presentation.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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