What type of steak is best for fajitas?

Outside skirt steak is preferred for its tenderness.

How long should I cook the onions?

Cook the onions for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until they start to soften.

Can I use different vegetables in my fajitas?

Yes, you can add or substitute vegetables like cilantro or garlic according to your preference.

How do I prevent the steak from overcooking?

Remove the steak from heat once it starts to brown and serve immediately to avoid overcooking.

Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

Name: Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g outside skirt steak (This cut is preferred for its tenderness.); 1 each Roma tomato; 1 each green bell pepper; 1 each red bell pepper; 1 each yellow bell pepper; 1 each onion; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (Could also use butter or clarified butter.); to taste each OG seasoning; to taste each WOW seasoning

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Original video by ArnieTex on YouTube8:19

About this recipe

Restaurant Style Fajitas are a sizzling delight that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. This version, featuring outside skirt steak, is all about tenderness and flavor, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal.

In this video, ArnieTex shares his tips for achieving that restaurant-quality sear and flavor at home. With the right cut of meat and a hot cooking surface, you can create a dish that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Ingredient notes

Outside skirt steak is preferred for its tenderness, but you can use other cuts if needed.
You can substitute vegetable oil with butter or clarified butter for added flavor.

Tips from ArnieTex’s video

Make sure to preheat your plancha or skillet until very hot to achieve a good sear on the meat.
Keep the steak moving while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent sticking.
Don't overcook the steak; aim for medium or medium-rare as it will continue to cook on the hot platter.

Good to know

What type of steak is best for fajitas?: Outside skirt steak is preferred for its tenderness.
How long should I cook the onions?: Cook the onions for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until they start to soften.
Can I use different vegetables in my fajitas?: Yes, you can add or substitute vegetables like cilantro or garlic according to your preference.
How do I prevent the steak from overcooking?: Remove the steak from heat once it starts to brown and serve immediately to avoid overcooking.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to ArnieTex: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 30 minutes

Ingredients

500 g outside skirt steak — This cut is preferred for its tenderness.
1 each Roma tomato
1 each green bell pepper
1 each red bell pepper
1 each yellow bell pepper
1 each onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil — Could also use butter or clarified butter.
to taste each OG seasoning
to taste each WOW seasoning

Steps

1
Trim the outside skirt steak and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 2.5 inches in length.
2
Season the steak pieces with OG and WOW seasoning.
3
Preheat a plancha or skillet until very hot.
4
Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the hot plancha.
5
Place the seasoned steak on the plancha and spread it out to sear.
6
Keep the steak moving to ensure even cooking and browning.
7
Once the steak is starting to brown, add sliced onions to the plancha.
8
Cook the onions for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until they start to soften.
9
Add the sliced bell peppers and Roma tomato to the plancha with the steak and onions.
10
Mix everything together and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the steak is cooked to medium or medium-rare.
11
Remove from heat to prevent overcooking the steak.
12
Warm tortillas on the plancha, using the oil from cooking for extra flavor.
13
Assemble the fajitas by placing the cooked meat and vegetables in the warm tortillas.