Blackstone Steak Fajitas

These Blackstone Steak Fajitas are a quick and easy dinner made with perfectly seasoned steak, peppers, and onions cooked on a flat top griddle, then loaded into tortillas for a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Restaurant-quality savory sliced beef, peppers and onions in a warm tortilla needs to be added to your meal plan this week! This dish is quick and easy to prepare and it only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish so you’ll have supper on the table in no time.

Simple enough on it’s own for a busy weeknight but versatile enough that you can prepare tons of different toppings on a slow weekend. Whether feeding just your family or a crowd, it’s great to double up on this easy steak fajita recipe and there’s not much clean up so you have time to visit!

What are Fajitas?

It’s a type of filling that’s often paired with flour or corn tortillas. This filling was traditionally made with carne asada, a skirt steak, cut into strips because it’s a tougher cut of meat.

The meat, which can also be chicken, is usually grilled or sauteed with peppers and onions that are cut into similar sized strips as the meat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This dish is so easy to make! You can prep the meat ahead of time, slice your vegetables up before you need them and just toss them on the griddle when you’re ready to cook.
• I love that it uses 1 1/2 pounds of steak so I can easily feed a crowd. We have a larger Blackstone and I can easily double this recipe.
• The best part is if I want a little more heat I can adjust the seasoning or if I’m feed a crowd everyone can top them to their preference so it’s always a hit.

Ingredients Needed

• Skirt Steak – Usually a skirt or flank steak is used in fajitas. You could also use flat iron or New York Strip. I like a boneless steak that’s on the thinner side so it can cook nice and fast on the griddle.
• Olive oil – You’ll need to use this to stick the seasonings the meat.
• Seasonings – We use chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to make our own fajita seasoning, but you can also grab a packet of fajita seasoning from the store.
• Peppers – We use a mix of red and yellow bell peppers cut into strips.
• Onion – We prefer the flavor of red onion when we make these, but it’s up to you. If you already have yellow or white onion on hand, feel free to use that.
• Garlic – Finely minced garlic adds great flavor to this dish.
• Vegetable oil – This is used to oil the griddle when you cook, you can also use canola oil.
• Tortillas – We typically use flour tortillas in our house, but you can also use corn tortillas.

What Toppings Are Good With Fajitas?

• Salsa – Mix it up with our favorite corn salsa.
• Pico de Gallo – Homemade or store bought is a delicious addition to fajitas.
• Avocado – We love to slice avocado in our house or make a homemade guacamole.
• Sour cream – Thin it out with a little water or fresh lime juice and drizzle on the top.
• Lettuce – Any type will work, shred it and you’ll feel like you’re at a restaurant.
• Cheese – We prefer a Mexican cheese like Cojita but if you can’t use that, feta is a good substitute.
• Cilantro – Chop some fresh cilantro and top your fajitas with it for a burst of fresh flavor in every bite.
• Lime wedges – Sprinkle fajitas with fresh lime juice to add some brightness to your dish.

How to cook steak fajitas on a blackstone griddle

Cut your steak against the grain into small slices about 1/2” thick and place in bowl or disposable bag.

Slice peppers and onion into 1/2″ thick strips.

Grab your seasoning ingredients and mix in small bowl.

Add half amount of olive oil to steak and toss to coat, then add half of your fajita seasoning to mixture and mix until coated.

In a separate bowl, add peppers, onions and remaining olive oil, toss to coat then add remaining fajita seasoning and mix until coated.

Add steak and vegetables to hot, oiled griddle. Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing the steak and vegetables a few times. Add garlic toward the end of the cooking time. During the last minute of cooking place tortillas on griddle to warm.

Remove the steak, vegetables and tortillas from griddle and serve along with desired toppings.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezer: These do not freeze well as the vegetables tend to become mushy after thawing.

The main thing when reheating a fajita is to get them just warm and not cook them again or the steak becomes tough and chewy. Short bursts in the microwave or a skillet with a little water on low heat works the best.

What If I Don’t Have A Blackstone Griddle?

Any type of outdoor or indoor griddle will work, the cast iron of the Blackstone gives it that nice heat and flavor. Another great option indoors is a cast iron skillet.

Usually a cast iron skillet is smaller and you will have to cook the meat and veggies in a couple of batches. You want to be able to spread this out evenly to get it to char. If it’s all piled on top of each other, it steams and you won’t get the char marks.

Juicy steak fajitas with peppers and onions are sure to wow your family tonight! You will definitely be adding this to your regular rotation. Double up the recipe and feed a crowd!

How To Serve Blackstone Steak Fajitas

Fajitas can be a full meal on their own, but if you have some extra time, preparing extra toppings will boost their flavor. We also love to include a side of tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole on the table and if the kids are feeling super hungry ahead of time, they can eat that while they wait for the fajitas.

If you’re hosting friends and family, you’re definitely going to want to whip up a few Spicy Margaritas or Palomas for the adults to enjoy with this meal!

More Blackstone Steak Recipes

• Skip the takeout and make Steak Fried Rice at home! This is a great way to use leftover steak and get your greens in.
• Easy marinated steak and veggies are a great combination and make our Beef Kabobs mouthwatering. Plus who doesn’t love the novelty of eating off a stick?
• If you love a classic steak, you’ve got to try cooking it on your Blackstone. Great seasoning and a delicious sear from the griddle make this a recipe you’ll use on repeat.
• Great as an appetizer or protein for a meal, Steak Bites are always a crowd favorite. Quick, easy and flavor-packed, you’ll want to double up the recipe so you have leftovers for the busy week ahead!