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title: Cilantro Lime Steak Fajitas
subtitle: with peppers, onions, crema & cotija corn salad
author: Chef Torie Cox
servings: 2
time: 25 minutes
prep time: 20 minutes
cuisine: Mexican
tags:
  - steak
  - fajitas
  - mexican
description: Cilantro lime steak fajitas with peppers, onions, crema, and cotija corn salad.
source: /recipe-images/Scan_20260622_173831.jpg
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== Make Crema & Prep Veggies ==

Zest and juice the @lime{1}, keeping zest and juice separate. Chop @cilantro{1/4%cup}.

In a #medium bowl{}, stir together @sour cream{1/3%cup}, the lime zest, half of the cilantro, @salt, and @pepper to make the crema. Set aside.

Slice @red pepper{1}(thinly sliced). Slice @onion{1/3%cup}(thinly sliced). Shuck @corn{2%ears} then cut kernels from cobs. Thinly slice @radish{1/2%cup}.

In a separate #medium bowl{}, whisk together @olive oil{1%tbsp}, the lime juice, @salt{}, and @pepper{}. Add the corn, radish, @cotija cheese{2%tbsp}, and remaining cilantro to the lime dressing and toss to combine. Set corn salad aside.

== Cook Fajitas ==

In a #large sauté pan{}, heat @oil{1%tbsp} over med-high. Pat @sliced steak{10%oz} dry then season with half of the @fajita seasoning{} [- 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder -] and @salt{}.

Add beef to hot pan and cook ~{3-5%minutes}, until browned and cooked to desired doneness, then remove from pan and set aside.

In the same #large sauté pan{}, heat another @oil{1/2%tbsp} over med-high. Add the peppers, onions, and remaining fajita seasoning, then cook ~{6-8%minutes} until tender.

== Finish Fajitas & Warm Tortillas ==

Return beef to the pan with the peppers and onions, toss to combine, then season to taste.

Wrap @flour tortillas{4} in a damp paper towel and microwave for ~{30%seconds} to warm.

== Garnish & Gather ==

Serve beef and veggies in tortillas topped with crema, and enjoy the corn salad on the side.