Love the sizzle-sizzle of a piping-hot, flavor-packed fajita but don’t feel like going out to a crowded restaurant? Now you can have that one-of-a-kind sensory experience right at home with this flat iron fajitas with tomato and avocado salsa recipe! Tender and beefy steak is marinated to perfection in a wonderful blend of oil, citrusy lime juice, pungent garlic, warm chili powder, nutty cumin, hot pepper flakes, salt, and pepper before being sautéed with mild onions and sweet bell peppers. It’s then served on a warmed tortilla with homemade tomato and avocado salsa that will make you think twice before going store-bought ever again!
Why We Love This Flat Iron Recipe
A salsa this flavorful needs to be accompanied by a steak that’s up to the challenge. That’s why we’re whipping up this mouthwatering fajita using Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks. Aged a minimum of 28 days to ensure maximum perfection, this meaty unique cut is carved from the chuck and hand-trimmed by master butchers to deliver a tenderness second only to filet mignon and all the big, bold flavor of a New York strip for a guaranteed mind-blowing experience. Sizzle one up today – let’s get started!
Before You Start
- Thaw your bold and tender Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks overnight in the refrigerator or via our quick-thaw method.
Chef’s Tip: Prepare your steak and marinade first so it soaks up all that delicious zesty flavor over at least 30 minutes for next-level bites.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 2 Large Bowls
- 1 Large Skillet or Cast-Iron Pan
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Flat Iron Fajitas with Tomato & Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
Flat Iron Steak
- 2 7 oz. Flat Iron Steaks, thawed
- 1 onion, cut in ½ and thinly sliced vertically
- 1 red, green, or yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoon oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Salsa
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Flat Iron Steak
- Slice steak into thin strips across the grain. In a large bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add steak strips and stir to coat, then set aside for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan to medium-high.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet/pan, then add onions and peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and starting to brown. Transfer mixture to clean large bowl and set aside.
- Add steak strips to pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned. Return onions and pepper to skillet and stir until well combined.
Salsa
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Plating
- Serve steak mixture over warmed tortillas and top with salsa.
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