Seared Beef Fajitas

Beef seared over high heat, charred with spices, paired with peppers still sizzling in the pan. The aroma of toasted cumin and the zest of lime bring everything to life.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 1371
• Protein: 63 g
• Carbs: 111 g
• Fat: 71 g

Ingredients

• 600 g Beef flank steak ( thinly sliced )
• 1 piece Red bell pepper ( sliced )
• 1 piece Green bell pepper ( sliced )
• 2 piece Yellow onion ( thinly sliced )
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin ground
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 pinch Hot pepper en poudre
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 8 piece Soft tortilla (for filling), made from corn
• 2 piece Persea americana Mill. ( sliced )
• 100 g Cheddar cheese optional ( grated )
• 100 ml Cream optional
• 250 g Black beans ( drained and rinsed )

Instructions

1. Preparing the strips

   Cut the beef flank into thin 5mm strips against the grain to ensure tenderness. Slice the peppers and onions into even strips for uniform cooking.

2. Marinate and rub

   In a mixing bowl, mix the meat with the oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili. Massage the meat well so the spices penetrate. Let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Sear quickly

   Heat a cast iron skillet until it smokes slightly. Toss in the beef: it should sear instantly. Remove when well-colored but still juicy in the center. Set aside.

4. Sauté the vegetables

   In the same skillet, toss in the onions and peppers. They should brown on the edges while remaining firm. Deglaze with lime juice to loosen all the cooking juices.

5. Final assembly

   Return the meat and add the black beans to the skillet for one minute to bind and heat everything. Heat the tortillas dry. Serve steaming with sliced avocado, cheddar, and a touch of cream.

Chef's tips

• Never overcrowd the pan, otherwise the meat will boil instead of grilling.
• The pan must be smoking hot before tossing in the beef to get that Maillard reaction which provides all the flavor.

Storage

Keep for 2 days in the fridge separately. Do not reheat tortillas in the microwave, they will become rubbery.