Description
These Pressure-Cooker Steak Fajitas are juicy, bold, and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with tender steak strips, colorful peppers, onions, and warm spices, this quick Tex-Mex dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep favorite.
Ingredients
- Flank or Skirt Steak: 1 1/2 pounds, sliced thinly. The star of the show — rich, meaty, and tender.
- Bell Peppers: 3 (red, yellow, green), sliced. Add vibrant color and sweet crunch.
- Red Onion: 1 large, sliced. Brings savory depth and a pop of color.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced. For a bold flavor base.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons. Used for searing and richness.
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons. Brightens the flavor and tenderizes the steak.
- Chili Powder: 1 tablespoon. Adds warmth and a kick.
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon. Deep, earthy spice.
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon. For color and subtle sweetness.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste. Essential seasoning.
- Tortillas: For serving. Warm and ready to wrap it all up.
- Fresh Cilantro: Optional, for garnish.
- Sour Cream, Salsa, Avocado: Optional, for toppings.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add olive oil and let it heat up.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss steak with lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit while oil heats.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sear steak in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Add onions and peppers to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add steak back in. Pour in 1/4 cup water or broth.
- Cook to Perfection: Lock the lid. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release.
- Finishing Touches: Open lid, stir fajitas, and check seasoning. If too saucy, simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon steak and veggies into warm tortillas. Add toppings as desired.
Notes
- Marinate steak ahead for deeper flavor.
- Slice meat thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Warm tortillas before serving for the best experience.
- Add extra lime and fresh herbs for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without toppings)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg