Steak Fajitas with Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

Why Make This Recipe

Steak Fajitas with Fries and Fresh Garden Salad is a delightful dish that brings together flavorful steak, colorful veggies, and crunchy fries. It’s perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or simply a treat for yourself. The combination of marinated steak and vibrant ingredients makes it not only tasty but also visually appealing. Plus, it’s easy to make and satisfying for everyone at the table!

How to Make Steak Fajitas with Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) flank or sirloin steak, cut into strips
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 large potatoes, cut into thick fries
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 5–6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Marinate & Cook the Steak: In a bowl, toss steak strips with olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for that mouthwatering sizzle and flavor explosion.
2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, cook bell peppers and onion until soft and slightly caramelized. Mix with the cooked steak.
3. Bake the Fries: Toss potato wedges in oil and salt. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. Toss the Salad: Mix lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Plate It Up: Load your plate with steak fajitas, fries, and salad.

How to Serve Steak Fajitas with Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

Serve the steak fajitas hot right off the skillet. Arrange the crispy fries on the side and add a generous portion of the fresh garden salad. You can also provide warm tortillas for wrapping the fajitas, making it a fun and interactive meal.

How to Store Steak Fajitas with Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

If you have leftovers, store the steak and veggies in an airtight container in the fridge. The fries can also be stored separately in another container. They are best eaten within a couple of days. Reheat the steak and veggies in a skillet to keep them flavorful, and try to make the fries crispy again in the oven or an air fryer.

Tips to Make Steak Fajitas with Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

• For extra flavor, let the steak marinate for a few hours or overnight if you have time.
• Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for a beautiful presentation.
• Cut fries evenly for uniform cooking.
• Feel free to add other veggies like mushrooms or zucchini to the fajitas.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by using chicken or shrimp instead of steak, or you can add spices like chili powder for more heat. For a healthier version, you can swap out regular fries for sweet potato fries.

FAQs

1. Can I use any cut of steak for fajitas?
Yes! Flank and sirloin steak are popular choices, but you can use any cut you prefer as long as it can be easily sliced into strips.

2. Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the steak and veggies ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Just reheat when you’re ready to serve.

3. Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely! This dish can be divided into portions and stored in meal prep containers, making it a great option for busy days.

Steak Fajitas with Fries

A delightful dish featuring flavorful steak, colorful veggies, and crunchy fries, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Steak and Veggies

• 1 lb 1 lb (450g) flank or sirloin steak, cut into strips
• 1/2 unit 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 unit 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp cumin
• to taste Salt & pepper

For the Fries

• 2 large 2 large potatoes, cut into thick fries
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste Salt

For the Salad

• 1/2 unit 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 5–6 unit 5–6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

 

Marinate & Cook the Steak

1. In a bowl, toss steak strips with olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear in a hot skillet for that mouthwatering sizzle and flavor explosion.

Sauté the Veggies

1. In the same pan, cook bell peppers and onion until soft and slightly caramelized.
2. Mix with the cooked steak.

Bake the Fries

1. Toss potato wedges in oil and salt.
2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.

Toss the Salad

1. Mix lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Plate It Up

1. Load your plate with steak fajitas, fries, and salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the steak marinate for a few hours or overnight if possible. Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for a beautiful presentation. Cut fries evenly for uniform cooking. Optionally, add other veggies like mushrooms or zucchini to the fajitas.