Skillet Steak Fajitas (Easy Camping Recipe)

Cooked over a fire or on a camp stove, these sizzling skillet steak fajitas make a meal the whole family will love. Enjoy Mexican-inspired magic under the stars!

We are a family that absolutely loves fajitas! Actually, we love anything even remotely related to Mexican food for that matter, like this tinfoil packet fajita recipe and skillet taco bake.

Loaded with juicy strips of beef, bell peppers, onions, and all our favorite toppings, these fajitas are beyond yummy. The beauty of this steak fajita recipe is in its simplicity and flexibility.

We can prep everything at home, pack it up, and when hunger strikes our campsite, just toss it all into a hot skillet. In minutes, we have a sizzling, crowd-pleasing meal that feels like it came straight from our favorite Mexican restaurant, even in the wilderness.

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Whether you prefer flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or even lettuce wraps, this recipe offers endless flexibility to suit personal preferences. Then add your favorite toppings, like a Mexican cheese blend, pico de gallo, or a dollop of sour cream, for the perfect finishing touch.

Skillet Fajita Recipe

Camping meals don’t have to be boring. This fajita recipe is your ticket to a flavor-packed feast, whether you’re cooking under a blanket of stars or in your backyard. With a little effort before you hit the road, you’ll be serving up sizzling steak, tender fajita vegetables, and mouthwatering toppings in no time.

Ingredients

• Sirloin steak, cut into strips – tender, juicy, and perfect for quick cooking.
• Orange bell pepper, sliced – sweet, crisp, and packed with vibrant color.
• Yellow bell pepper, sliced – mild and almost fruity.
• Green bell pepper, sliced – fresh with a hint of bitterness, giving your fajitas a classic, fresh flavor contrast.
• Taco seasoning – delivers bold, smoky flavors in every bite. I love our homemade version, but you can use store-bought as well.
• Tortillas – use flour or corn tortillas, whatever your family likes best.
• Tex Mex shredded cheese – a Tex Mex blend adds a bit of extra spice, but plain cheddar is good too.
• Sour cream – cool and creamy, it’s a fajita topping must. Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted.
• Homemade salsa – we love to make homemade salsa and often use this canned salsa recipe, this classic salsa, or mango salsa when making fajitas or tacos.

Instructions

1. Slice the steak, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips. Toss the steak in taco seasoning to coat.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the steak for about 5 minutes, until just browned.
3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent and peppers are tender.
4. Remove the skillet from heat, top with jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
5. Warm tortillas over the campfire, if desired.
6. Serve warm straight out of the skillet. Load up a warm flour tortilla with steak, veggies, and your favorite toppings, like pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, or sour cream.

Tips and Tricks

• Prep all your ingredients at home and pack them in freezer bags for easy transport and minimal cleanup while you’re camping.
• Preheat your skillet. A hot skillet ensures a perfect sear on the steak and fajita vegetables.
• Use avocado oil or canola oil if you’re out of olive oil—they handle high temperatures well.
• Keep toppings simple to reduce the number of dishes—use one small bowl for essentials like salsa.
• For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of chili powder, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes on the veggies while cooking.

Turn up the heat on your next camping trip with these easy steak fajitas. They’re quick, customizable, and bursting with great flavor—a guaranteed hit on any outdoor adventure.

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Skillet Steak Fajita Recipe

Author: Heather Painchaud

Cooked over a fire or on a camp stove, these sizzling skillet steak fajitas make a meal the whole family will love. Enjoy Mexican-inspired magic under the stars!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb sirloin steak cut into strips
• Orange bell pepper sliced
• Yellow bell pepper sliced
• Green bell pepper sliced
• 1 medium white onion sliced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 6 flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup Tex Mex shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup homemade salsa
• 1 ripe avocado sliced
• 1 jalapeno sliced (optional)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges

Instructions

 

• Slice the steak, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips. Toss the steak in taco seasoning to coat.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the steak for about 5 minutes, until just browned.
• Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent and peppers are tender.
• Remove the skillet from heat, top with jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
• Warm tortillas over the campfire, if desired.
• Serve warm straight out of the skillet. Load up a warm flour tortilla with steak, veggies, and your favorite toppings, like pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, or sour cream.