A quick and easy dinner treat, these Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are perfectly satisfying every time. If you’re a fan of savory, spicy, and all those wonderful Tex-Mex kinds of flavors … this is your new favorite meal!
Steak Fajitas in the Oven
Looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner? These Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are the answer. Tender marinated flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together in one pan for the ultimate easy steak fajitas recipe. If you’ve ever wanted to make steak fajitas in the oven, this method is simple and mess-free.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan for easy cleanup
- Bold, smoky flavors from a simple homemade marinade
- Great for meal prep or feeding a crowd
- Perfectly customizable with your favorite toppings
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- flank steak – use skirt steak or sirloin if flank steak is unavailable
- olive oil – try avocado oil or vegetable oil instead of olive oil
- lime juice – lemon juice will work in a pinch
- garlic
- chili powder
- cumin
- oregano
- smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
- green bell peppers
- red bell peppers
- spanish onion – yellow or white onion also works
- soft flour tortilla shells – swap for corn tortillas if preferred
- Toppings: (optional), but always make a meal of fajitas better! Guacamole, sour cream, queso fresco, pico de gallo, jalapenos, cilantro, etc.
✨ Variations
- Make it spicy with sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies
- Swap steak for chicken, shrimp, or portobello mushrooms
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🔥 Tips
- Slice the steak thin for quick and even cooking
- Don’t skip marinating for the best flavor
- For extra char, broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes
❓ FAQs
This recipe should produce about 6-8 servings.
Yes. Marinate the steak up to 24 hours in advance, and prepare the veggies ahead of time as well.
In an airtight container, leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for about 3 days! To reheat your fajitas, place them in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or sauté them in a little olive oil over medium heat until hot.
You can freeze the cooked steak and veggies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet.
Wrap in foil and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or heat in a dry skillet.
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Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Equipment
- large ziptop bag
- small bowl or mason jar with a lid
- large baking sheet
- tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green bell peppers sliced into strips
- 2 red bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 Spanish onion sliced into strips
- 12 6-inch soft tortilla shells warmed
Optional Toppings
- guacamole
- sour cream
- queso fresco
- pico de gallo
- jalapeños
- cilantro
Instructions
- Add the sliced flank steak to a large zip-top bag and set aside.
- In a small bowl or mason jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk to blend.
- Pour ¾ of the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag, remove the air, and massage to evenly coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- On a large baking sheet, arrange the onion, bell peppers, and marinated steak. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the veggies. Use tongs to toss everything together.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. For more tender steak, consider removing it after 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve hot with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream, queso fresco, pico de gallo, jalapenos, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes or sauté in a little olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Tortilla tip: To warm tortillas, wrap in aluminum foil and bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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