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Sheet Pan Fajitas

Sheet pan fajitas are made with sliced steak, peppers, onions, and simple seasonings roasted together on one pan.

Sheet pan beef fajitas with peppers and onions

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 pound mini sweet peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 large lime, sliced
  • 1 large avocado, diced, optional
  • Corn tortillas or large lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine steak, peppers, onion, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and mix until everything is well coated.
  4. Spread the steak and pepper mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the steak reaches the desired doneness and the peppers are soft.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice.
  7. Serve with diced avocado, corn tortillas, or lettuce wraps if desired.

Kid-Friendly Tip: Kids can help measure spices and arrange peppers on the sheet pan.

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