Queso Steak Fajita Skillet (Print Format)
All the fajita flavors you love with tender steak, peppers, rice, and gooey queso cheese in one easy skillet!
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound top sirloin, sliced into thin strips
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½ yellow onion, chopped
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3 bell peppers, cut into strips
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups chicken broth
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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2 cups instant rice (like Minute Rice)
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1 packet fajita seasoning
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Velveeta cheese dip or your favorite melty cheese dip, to taste
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper strips, cooking for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add steak strips and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until steak reaches your desired doneness.
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Add instant rice, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything together well and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Follow the rice package directions for cooking time, adding more liquid if needed to prevent sticking.
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Once rice is fluffy and most liquid is absorbed, spoon warm cheese dip generously over the skillet. Let it melt and mix throughout the dish.
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Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
# Tips:
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Cook steak to your preferred doneness - from medium-rare to well-done
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Add extra fajita seasoning or sliced jalapeños for more heat and spice
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Watch the liquid levels when cooking rice and add more broth if needed
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Best served immediately while cheese is melty and rice is hot