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Steak Fajitas With (Almost) All The Fixings

A tex-mex favourite that can be readily adapted for the home kitchen. Make your own meal with whichever toppings strike your fancy.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Beef
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces of sirloin steak 125g each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 50 ml Plain yogurt
  • Tortillas

Fajita vegetables

  • 0.5 onion julienned
  • 2 bell peppers julienned
  • Garlic finely minced
  • Fajita spice

Fajita spice

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Pico de Gallo

  • Half cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 shallot
  • Cilantro and lime juice to taste
  • Salt to taste

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado ripe
  • Salt and lime juice to taste
  • Cilantro to taste

Instructions

  • Chop up the tomatoes, shallots and cilantro. Mix and season to taste, then refrigerate.
  • Mash avocados with salt, pepper and lime juice along with some more cilantro. Adjust seasoning and refrigerate.
  • Cut vegetables into thin strips, and measure out the spices and seasonings.
  • Put tortillas into a low oven to warm up. Preheat cast iron skillet with some oil.
  • Dry, salt and pepper the steaks. Sear very well and reserve.
  • Toss vegetables and spices in the cast iron skillet.
  • Cut rested steaks across the grain, and place atop vegetables. Serve alongside avocado, salsa and tortillas.