The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe (2024)

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The best steak fajitas are the ones we make at home! These healthy steak fajitas can be served with zucchini noodles for extra veggies, and have a delicious teriyaki marinade recipe that makes them taste better than a restaurant.

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It might be because we live in Tucson where it’s easier to grill outside than heat up the house, but we love grilling and I love the super easy prep that fajitas need. I added zoodles (zucchini noodles) to my fajitas instead of tortillas a few weeks ago, and… YUM. This recipe makes the best steak fajitas we have had!

To make the zoodles, I use my food processor or a spiralizer.

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This recipe for Fajita Zoodles combines my love of Zoodles with my husband’s amazing fajita recipe that we have been making for years. The marinade ingredients might surprise you, but the ingredients are SO delicious together. Trust me on this one.

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What kind of meat is best for fajitas?

Something with a bit of fat but not a ton–we love a cut that we get from Costco called loin flap. Other great cuts are flank steak and skirt steak.

I cut the fat off the underside of whatever steak we use. I’ve never thought it was dry or unflavored by doing this, and would much rather trim the fat before we cook it than after it’s cooked.

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Ingredients in the Best Steak Fajitas with zoodles:

  • Steak (we use loin flap, flank steak, or skirt steak from Costco), about 1 pound
  • Like I said, we use different veggies–whatever you love. But our staples are: 1-2 multi-colored bell peppers, an onion, a zucchini, and a package of mushrooms, sliced.
  • Teriyaki Coconut Aminos (you can absolutely use regular teriyaki sauce here, but I highly recommend this coconut one!)
  • pineapple chunks
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning for the veggies
  • About two tablespoons olive oil for the veggies

Optional:

As I mentioned, I think this steak fajita recipe is pretty darn perfect–but if you’re wanting more…

  • onion and garlic powder
  • freshly squeezed lime juice
  • cilantro

Instructions for our Steak Fajita Zoodles Recipe:

  1. Mix together pineapple chunks with the teriyaki coconut aminos. If you want to be extra (you do), you’ll want to add in some Worcestershire sauce with your marinade. Mix these ingredients in a small bowl or pour them right into a zipper bag and add the steak in.
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2. Slice the veggies that you’re not going to spiralize, then spiralize the veggies you need.

3. Add veggies and a bit of olive oil to a plastic bag. Again–you get extra points if you sprinkle some Montreal steak seasoning in with the veggies. Not sure why these tastes are so perfect together, but they are. Trust me on this one.

4. Grill your veggies for 8-10 minutes on high. Grill your steak on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes per side, or until it’s done.

5. While the grill is going, saute your spiralized veggies in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, being very careful to not overcook them. Watch them while they cook, stirring often.

6. Slice the steak into thin slices, cutting into strips that go against the grain, and serve immediately.

You have some options here for everyone in your family. Another reason why this is the best steak fajita recipe is that you can make fajitas with it (served in small flour tortillas), fajita zoodle bowls (served with zoodles, veggies, and steak fajita meat), burritos (large flour tortillas with veggies and steak), or a steak fajita salad!

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Need to cook these steak fajitas on the stove?

No worries! Cook both the steak and veggies in separate skillets over medium high heat. As the veggies are finishing, move them to the side of your pan and add your zoodles in.

Pro cooking tips:

  • On the day that you buy the steak, cut it up and marinate it, then stick it in the freezer. Your steak will be ready to cook in an hour or so after removing it from the freezer and placing it in a sink full of cold water.
  • Spiralizing onions is delicious and I swear it makes the entire meal taste better.
  • If you’re cooking this on the stove, I’d cut your steak in even smaller slices.

Top these fajitas with:

  • sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • queso

Special Diet Information

21 Day Fix:

This one is easy! Fill each container with what you’d like and count accordingly. I add a teaspoon because of the oil I use. My usual container count for this recipe is 2G (one for zoodles, one for fajita veggies), 1R (for meat) and 1 tsp for oil.

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Weight Watchers:

This recipe is great for the Weight Watchers. It’s just 8 points for 1 serving of this recipe on Blue Plan, Green Plan, and Purple Plan Points. You can have as many veggies as you’d like! I figured these points using skirt steak. Different meats will have different points

Trim Healthy Mama:

This is a THM-S recipe. Stick to a small “garnish” amount of pineapple and this will be a perfect S!

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Best Steak Fajitas Recipe with Zoodles

Created by: Becca Ludlum

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

The best steak fajitas are the ones we make at home! These healthy steak fajitas can be served with zucchini noodles for extra veggies, and have a delicious teriyaki marinade recipe that makes them taste better than a restaurant.

Equipment

  • Food processor

  • Kitchen Knife

  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak skirt or loin flap is best
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki coconut aminos
  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple
  • 1 zucchini large
  • 2 onion small
  • 1 tbsp Montreal Steak seasoning optional
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 16 oz mushroom

Instructions

  • Marinate steak in Worcestershire, teriyaki aminos, and pineapple marinade for 1-24 hours. 1 pound steak, 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1/4 cup teriyaki coconut aminos, 1/2 cup diced pineapple

  • Spiralize the zucchini (with the skin on) and 1 of the onions (with the skin off). 1 zucchini, 2 onion

  • Sauté spiraled veggies for 8-10 minutes on med-high, drizzled with olive oil and fresh garlic. 2 cloves garlic

  • Slice peppers, your remaining onion, and mushrooms. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with Montreal Steak seasoning. 2 bell peppers, 16 oz mushroom, 1 tbsp Montreal Steak seasoning

  • Grill veggies (we use a grill basket) and steak

  • Slice steak thinly when it comes off the grill

  • Use your Zoodles as a base for your fajitas or add them in to your tortilla with the other fajita ingredients if you’d like!

Notes

For 21 Day Fix, count containers as you fill them.

Weight Watchers: 8 Blue Plan Points / 8 Green Plan Points / 8 Purple Plan Points

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

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Becca Ludlum

Healthy recipe creator, self-confessed food snob, and certified Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach. I create healthy recipes with minimally processed ingredients, but have never turned down a homemade brownie. ;)

The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best steak for steak fajitas? ›

You can use either skirt steak or flank steak for fajitas. Although the two cuts come from different parts of the cow, both skirt and flank steak soak up marinades well, cook quickly, and, when sliced thinly against the grain, taste tender and flavorful.

What cut of meat do Mexican restaurants use for fajitas? ›

Steak Fajitas: While skirt steak is the traditional cut of meat used in fajitas, other cuts of steak can also be used, such as flank steak or sirloin steak. The steak is marinated in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled with onions and peppers.

What cut of steak do restaurants use for fajitas? ›

Steak: Flank steak is what's typically used for steak fajitas. But you can also use sirloin steak or skirt steak (similar to my carne asada recipe). Steak Fajita Marinade: A simple yet flavorful combo of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper — that's it!

Do you cook steak before cutting fajitas? ›

Fajita meat is marinated and grilled before it is cut into strips and served. The best way to get a tender slice of meat is to cut perpendicular to (across) the grain of the meat.

How do you make fajita meat not chewy? ›

How do you make steak fajitas not chewy? One of the best ways to yield tender steak for your fajitas is to allow it to marinade for at least 2 hours. The marinade contains lime juice and orange juice to help tenderize the beef.

What tenderizes skirt steak? ›

Because this is a tougher cut, it's best to marinate skirt steak before cooking it. This will help to tenderize the protein and it will allow you to customize the flavors of the steak. Before marinating the steak, you should trim away any excess fat or silver skin (or ask your butcher to do so).

How do restaurants tenderize skirt steak? ›

Pounding. Using a meat mallet (or kitchen mallet) to pound steaks helps soften and tenderize the meat. Simply place the meat in between pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper and pound it prior to cooking. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can also use a heavy kitchen tool such as a skillet, saucepan or rolling pin.

Which onion in fajitas? ›

Step 1: Choose the Right Onion

Red onions are known for their milder flavor and vibrant color, while yellow onions offer a natural sweetness that can pair well with spicier peppers. White onions have a more pungent flavor that can add intensity to your fajitas.

What's the difference between steak fajitas and carne asada? ›

The difference is in the way you cut the meat. Asada is the complete cut of meat, marinated and then grilled. Fajitas is the grilled cut of meat sliced into strips that are perfect for tacos. Chicken fajitas are made from grilled chicken breast sliced to fit your favorite tortilla concoction.

What is fajita marinade made of? ›

Fajita Marinade Ingredients

Olive oil: Two tablespoons of olive oil keeps the meat moist. Garlic: Fresh garlic lends a bold flavor. Soy sauce: You'll need two tablespoons of olive oil. Salt: A teaspoon of salt enhances the other flavors.

Do you season fajitas before or after cooking? ›

They cook quickly but can be a bit tough. To get around this, rub the steak with fajita seasoning and salt in advance. By adding the salt 30 minutes before cooking, it has a chance to improve the flavor and texture of the meat.

When cooking fajitas do you cook meat or veggies first? ›

This recipe promises to be a one-pan dinner, but to ensure that the chicken's juices don't steam the vegetables — making them soggy — cook the vegetables first. Transfer them to a plate or cutting board, then cook the chicken in the same pan before bringing things together.

What steak do most Mexican restaurants use? ›

In restaurants, skirt steak is the preferred cut for carne asada. But at home, you might notice that skirt steak is never as tender as it is in restaurants. That's because restaurants buy skirt steaks pre-marinated and tenderized using a special process from commercial meat processors.

What cut of steak do Mexicans use? ›

Falda – Flank

This cut is near the beef groin. Its fat content and tenderness have made it a prime choice in Mexico. This is a soft boneless cut to fry on a pan or grill. It has a lot of fat and if you go to a grilling, it's the one piece you can't miss out on.

What is the best cut of steak for Mexican food? ›

For carne asada or grilled steak tacos, it is best to use flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak. Flap meat also works and can be very affordable. In Mexican markets, you will usually see steak labeled carne asada or palomilla.

What kind of steak is used for skirt steak? ›

Skirt steak comes from either of two separate muscles inside the chest and abdominal cavity, below the ribs, in the section of the cow known as the beef plate primal cut. The two muscles are the diaphragm muscle, called the outside skirt, and the transversus abdominis muscle, or inside skirt.

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