Southwest Skillet Steak Recipe
This southwest skillet steak recipe is a delicious way to prepare an easy meal on your next camping trip. Steak cooked on a skillet over the campfire is a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil as needed
- 2 flank steaks approximately 4oz each
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 medium zucchini sliced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1-2 tsp lime juice
- Cilantro garnish
- Lime slices optional garnish
Instructions
- 1. Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Use paper towels to pat the steaks dry.
- 3. Season steaks with 3/4 teaspoons cumin, 3/4 teaspoon chilli powder, salt and pepper - add more seasoning to taste.
- 4. Cut and dice the vegetables.
- 5. Once the oil is hot, place the steaks in the skillet and sear well on one side, about 3 minutes.
- 6. Flip the steaks and continue to cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness. 5 minutes is usually enough for a medium rare steak.
- 7. Remove the steaks to a cutting board and place tinfoil overtop to keep hot.
- 8. Add remaining oil to the skillet and once hot, add all vegetables and remaining cumin and chili powder, as well as salt and pepper to taste.
- 9. Stir the vegetables occasionally until well cooked and some veggies are starting to char.
- 10. Slice the steaks and add back to the skillet.
- 11. Remove skillet from heat and drizzle on the lime juice.
- 12. Toss to coat and then sprinkle with cilantro.
- 13. Serve with additional lime wedges on the side, if desired.