Steak Fajita Foil Packets
These Steak Fajita Foil Packets are as easy as they are delicious. Tender steak, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, and cheese are cooked in a foil packet until tender, juicy, and so cheesy.
When it comes to Mexican comfort food, it doesn’t get better than fajitas. With all their tender meat and veggies, bold seasonings, and cheese, these zesty wraps always hit the spot.
We’re big fans, and we love turning that flavor into creative recipes like these chicken fajitas wraps or zesty chicken fajita soup. With these steak fajita foil packets, we got creative in a different way. We made cooking them so easy.
This recipe utilizes foil to trap heat and moisture, perfectly cooking everything at once in less time, resulting in more flavor and better texture every time.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: All you need is some steak, veggies, seasonings, and cheese to make this recipe. It’s all basic stuff.
- Easy: Just prep, wrap, and bake. That’s all there is to it!
- Perfectly Cooked: Cooking everything in foil traps heat and moisture, creating tender steak and veggies that absorb the seasonings and have the perfect texture.
- Big Flavor: The combination of steak, fajita seasoning, and taco blend cheese gives these fajitas big, bold flavor.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
A quick in-and-out trip to the grocery store is all it takes to get everything you need to make these fajitas.
Variations
- Steak: A high-quality steak, such as ribeye or New York strip, works well in this recipe.
- Other Proteins: You can make these packets with chicken, pork, or even shrimp.
- Fajita Seasoning: Make your own blend or use your favorite store-bought packet.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes, cayenne, or sliced jalapenos for a kick of heat.
- Classic: These packets are served as-is for a low-carb meal, but you can certainly wrap them up in warm tortillas for a classic fajita experience.
How to Make Steak Fajita Foil Packets
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the steak, vegetables, and seasonings to a large bowl and mix.
- Divide the mixture between two long sheets of foil and sprinkle each with cheese.
- Fold the two long ends of the foil together. Then, bring up the sides and roll to form a sealed packet.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until done to your liking.
Expert Tips
- Look for steak with white flecks of fat but not thick strands of it. This recipe won’t cook long, so thick strips of fat won’t have the time they need to break down.
- Slice the peppers and onions into equal sizes.
- For firmer veggies, make your slices thicker. For softer veggies, slice them thinner.
- Ensure your packets are completely sealed to trap the heat and moisture.
Steak Fajita Foil Packets FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
While traditional fajitas are best with skirt or flank steak, these foil packets require cuts like ribeye or New York strip. These packets only cook for about 20 minutes, which is not long enough for skirt or flank steak to get tender.
You absolutely can. These steak fajitas utilize a seasoning packet, such as Old El Paso, to impart their classic fajita flavor. You can also rub fajita seasoning on steak before preparing it the traditional way for a Mexican-inspired flavor.
Heavy-duty foil is the ideal choice for these packets. The thickness of the heavy-duty foil ensures it won’t rip while you fold up the packet, allowing you to trap the heat and moisture inside where they belong.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Steak Fajita Foil Packets
Ingredients
- 1 pound New York Strip Steak
- ½ Red bell pepper sliced
- ½ Green bell pepper sliced
- ½ Onion Sliced
- 2 teaspoons Fajita seasoning
- 1 cup Taco blend shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. You can use a grill heated to the same temperature as well.
- Place the steak, onions and peppers into a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle with the fajita seasoning.
- Lay two long sheets of tin foil on a flat surface, and divide the mixture between them.
- Sprinkle the top with cheese.
- Fold the long ends of the foil up, and fold over at the top to secure.
- Roll in the remaining sides of the foil to form a closed packet.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until done to your liking.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
