Sizzling Bell Pepper and Steak Fajitas

1. Preheat Oven and Sear Steak

First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. While the oven is heating, place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until it's hot. Pat the New York strip steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle it generously with kosher salt. Sear the steak in the hot, dry skillet, cooking it for 2 minutes on each side. The searing process will seal in the juices and form a crust on the outside.

2. Roast Steak

Once both sides are browned, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the steak at 400 degrees for 4 minutes. After roasting, place the steak on a plate, cover it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 12 minutes. This resting period is crucial as it allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

3. Lower Oven Temperature

Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.

4. Sauté Vegetables

In the same skillet, pour in a bit of olive oil and heat it over medium-high. Add the cumin seeds and sauté them for about 1 to 1½ minutes until they release their aroma. Next, add the yellow, orange, and poblano peppers, the jalapeño strips, the red onion, and the minced garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Sauté the vegetables for about 10 minutes until they become tender and begin to brown, enhancing their natural flavors.

5. Slice Steak

While the vegetables are cooking, slice the rested steak into thin ¼-inch slices.

6. Combine Steak and Vegetables

Once the vegetables are ready, stir the steak slices and any accumulated juices back into the skillet with the vegetables.

7. Warm Tortillas

Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes to warm up.

8. Combine Cheeses

While the tortillas are heating, combine the grated Monterey Jack and Manchego cheeses in a bowl.

9. Assemble Fajitas

To assemble the fajitas, lay a warm tortilla on a plate, sprinkle with a generous amount of the cheese mixture, spoon the steak and vegetable mixture on top, and finish with a sprinkle of sliced scallions. Roll up the tortilla and serve immediately. For a family-style presentation, place the skillet of steak and vegetables, a plate of warm tortillas, and a bowl of cheese on the table, letting everyone assemble their own fajitas.