Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas: One Pan, 30 Minutes, $4.68 Per Serving

# What this recipe delivers These Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas cook steak and vegetables together on one baking sheet so you get restaurant-style fajitas with almost no cleanup. The recipe uses flank steak sliced into 1/2-inch strips, red and yellow bell peppers, and yellow onion. Everything is tossed with olive oil and a homemade seasoning blend, roasted at 425°F, then finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

# Time and cost Total time: about 30 minutes (15 minutes prep, 12–15 minutes cook). Estimated cost cited: $28.07 total, which works out to $4.68 per serving for six servings.

# Why the technique matters Slicing against the grain is the single most important step for tender steak. Overlapping strips causes steaming instead of roasting, so spread everything in an even layer. Stirring once halfway through helps even browning and prevents burning.

# The seasoning

# Quick method (step summary)

• Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a large sheet pan (spray or foil-lined).

• Roast 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway, until desired doneness and vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Warm tortillas in foil in the oven during the last 5 minutes.

# Steak doneness guide Temperatures referenced for thin steak strips: rare 120–125°F, medium-rare 130–135°F (recommended for flank), medium 140–145°F, medium-well 150–155°F. Thin strips will continue to rise a few degrees after coming out of the oven, so pull early if aiming for a specific doneness.

# Toppings and serving Serve in warm tortillas with your choice of toppings. The recipe suggests setting up a topping bar so each person builds their own fajita.

# Practical tips for success

• Slice the flank steak against the grain for the most tender bites.

• Stir once at the halfway point to promote even roasting.
• Use fresh lime juice after roasting for a bright finish.

# When to make this This is framed as a fast weeknight dinner that also works for feeding a crowd. It's useful when you want a one-pan main that tastes like a restaurant fajita without extra time in the kitchen.