Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas (Printable)

A vibrant, easy one-pan meal of tender steak and colorful bell peppers with bold Tex-Mex flavors.

# What goes in:

→ For the Fajitas

01 - 1 1/4 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and/or green), seeded and sliced
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 8 corn or flour tortillas, for serving

→ Spice Blend

06 - 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For Serving (Optional)

14 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
17 - 1/2 cup guacamole or sliced avocado
18 - 1/2 cup salsa

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced steak, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil and the spice blend until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the steak and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway, until the steak is just cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
06 - Warm the tortillas in the oven for the last 2 minutes of roasting, wrapped in foil.
07 - Serve the steak and vegetables in warm tortillas with lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meat stays incredibly juicy because it roasts in its own seasoned juices alongside the vegetables
  • Cleanup takes literally two minutes since everything happens on one pan
  • The spices create this beautiful crust on the steak that you just cannot achieve on the stovetop
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, leaving you with soggy fajitas instead of deliciously charred ones
  • Letting the meat rest for even 5 minutes after roasting makes a huge difference in how juicy it stays
03 -
  • Marinate the steak in the spices and oil for up to 2 hours if you have time, it makes such a difference in flavor
  • Set up a toppings bar and let everyone build their own perfect fajita, it makes dinner so much more fun

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