Instant Pot Steak Fajitas Recipe

When looking for an easy Instant Pot recipe, make sure to keep this Instant Pot steak fajitas recipe in mind. It truly is such an easy recipe that you make for an easy family dinner recipe. 

There might be quite a few Instant Pot steak recipes out there, but this is a must make recipe. I love that these Instant Pot fajitas come together perfectly all in one pot. Plus, when you use the Instant Pot, your favors that develop will be infused the best because of the pressure cooking without all the extra time needed to develop the flavors.

Less dishes and more flavor, sounds like a win win situation to me! So, be sure to add this to your recipe list this week and save it for when you want to make it again and again. 

If you don’t happen to have an Instant Pot, don’t worry, I have some great fajitas recipes that you can make without using an Instant Pot. A few of my favorites to make are our baked chicken fajitas recipe, slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe, and last but definitely not least, our marinated chicken fajitas recipe.

Ingredients You Need to Make Our Instant Pot Steak Fajitas Recipe:

• Olive oil
• Flank steak
• Red bell pepper
• Yellow bell pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Onion
• Fajita seasoning packet
• Garlic cloves
• Salt
• Pepper
• Beef broth
• Tortillas
• Fajita toppings

How To Make Our Instant Pot Steak Fajitas Recipe:

Begin by getting out your Instant Pot, plugging it in, and pressing the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot. 

Once the panel reads “HOT” add in the olive oil to the inner pot and let it heat up. 

Prepare your whole flank steak with salt and pepper on each side, and then place the steak into the hot oil and let it sear on each side for 2-3 minutes. 

After the steak has browned on each side, sprinkle half of the fajita seasoning on one of the sides, and then flip it over and use the remaining fajita seasoning for the other side. 

When the steak is done being seasoned, place all of the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with the sliced onion and minced garlic on top of the flank steak. 

Now, carefully pour the beef broth into the pot, trying to keep the liquid along with sides of the inner pot to avoid washing the fajita seasoning off the steak.  

Next, place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to the SEALING position, press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 10 minutes. 

After the 10 minutes has run out, allow the Instant Pot to do a natural release of the pressure for 15-20 minutes. 

When the steak is done with the natural release, turn the valve to the VENTING position if the pin is still up to release any remaining pressure from the Instant Pot. 

Then, use a slotted spoon to remove the veggies and flank steak from the Instant Pot, placing it on either a serving try or a cutting board. 

Carefully slice up the flank steak (be careful as the steak will still be hot) and then serve the steak along with the veggies, tortillas, and all the delicious fajita toppings. 

For extra flavor, use a ladle to take the juice from the Instant Pot and drizzle it over top of the steak and veggies! 

To Make This Easy Instant Pot Fajitas Recipe You Will Need:

1. Instant Pot 
2. Tongs
3. Slotted spoon (one like THIS works perfectly)
4. Cutting board
5. Knife
6. Serving platter

How long to Cook Steak Fajitas in Instant Pot

While the cook time in the Instant Pot is only set for 10 minutes, you do need to account for the time it takes to prepare the steak before you start to pressure cook, along with the time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and then the time needed to do a natural release of the pressure inside the pot.

While you’re only setting the Instant Pot for 10 minutes, you will need 5-6 minutes for browning the meat, along with about 20-25 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and then the 15-20 minutes for natural release.

So if you plan to make this recipe, make sure you have at least 55-65 minutes to make this delicious meal. Don’t worry, I promise it is worth the time!

If you are newer to using the Instant Pot, be sure to take a look at Kristine’s Kitchen’s blog with an Instant Pot guide for beginners!

How Do I Get my Fajita Meat Tender?

There are 3 big factors to getting tender fajita meat. First is the type of meat you are using. By using the flank steak you will be able to get nice pieces of meat that will melt in your mouth. You can also use skirt steak as well. Also be sure to keep the meat whole while it cooks to keep the juices from coming out! 

Seasoning is another factor. By seasoning the meat with salt, pepper, and the fajita seasonings you are setting up the meat for great flavor. 

Lastly is the cooking method. You will want to be sure to sear the outside of the meat at a high temperature. This helps the meat seal in all of the flavor that you are adding. And then when  you pressure cook the meat you are helping the flavor penetrate the meat on another level building up the most tender and flavorful piece of meat. 

Topping to Use for Fajitas

Try your fajitas with some if not all of these delicious toppings:

• Salsa (verde is always a good choice in my book!)
• Guacamole
• Freshly chopped cilantro
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese
• Black beans
• Rice
• Refried beans

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4. (The BEST) Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
5. Homemade Creamed Corn Recipe
6. Puff Pastry Baked Churros Recipe (‘Cheater Churros’)
7. Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe (Restaurant Style)
8. Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso Recipe

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3. Instant Pot Texas Roadhouse Pot Roast Recipe
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5. Instant Pot Chile Colorado Beef Burritos Recipe
6. Instant Pot Italian Beef Roast Sandwiches Recipe
7. Instant Pot Mini Meatloaf
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