Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions
Spiced pork strips roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions on a single pan, perfect for assembling quick fajitas. This mexican-inspired pork ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1, cut into wedges fresh lime
- 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
- 8 small, warmed for serving flour tortillas
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin sliced into 1/4-inch strips, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, and 1 large sliced yellow onion.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour this spice mixture over the pork and vegetables, tossing well to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Spread the pork and vegetable mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight char.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and squeeze juice from 1 fresh lime over the fajita mixture. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with 8 warmed small flour tortillas for assembling fajitas.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Pork Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Mexican pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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