Fajita Recipe

Steak Fajitas Recipe – Steak fajitas make a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknight suppers or weekend celebrations! Made with beef, peppers, onions and served with a stack of warm tortillas and condiments. They are always a favorite!

This Steak Fajita Recipe is the perfect dish for time-crunched suppers! It is easy and delicious and is a life-saver on rushed nights like we all have from time to time! My Chicken Fajitas are another favorite family meal for times like this. Both are just as perfect on the weekends to serve family and friends for a casual meal everyone enjoys.

I like to take this amazing steak fajitas recipe even further in the time-saving and easy-peasy department. I like to prep it the night before when I know I will serve it the next day.

Steak Fajitas Recipe

Steak Fajitas Recipe – Steak fajitas make a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknight suppers or weekend celebrations! Made with beef, peppers, onions and served with a stack of warm tortillas and condiments. They are always a favorite!

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 485 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds skirt, flank, sirloin, or hanger steak (sliced into 1/2 inch strips)
• 1 red pepper (deseeded and sliced into thin strips)
• 1 green or yellow pepper (deseeded and sliced into thin strips)
• 1 medium onion (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6-8 tortillas (warmed)
• sour cream
• Guacamole
• salsa

Instruction:

1. Place the steak into a sealable bag. Place the peppers and onion into a separate sealable bag. Add the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic to a jar with a screw top or tight fitting lid. Shake until well combined. Pour 1/3 of the marinade over steak, 1/3 of marinade over vegetables and reserve the remaining marinade in the jar for using when cooking the steak fajitas. Seal the bags tightly and refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
2. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the vegetables into the skillet and cook until just tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet to a plate and add steak strips to the same skillet. When the steak is cooked throughout (about 7-10 minutes), add vegetables back to the skillet along with the reserved marinade.
3. Serve with warm tortillas and desired optional garnishes.

Chicken Fajitas – Easy & Flavorful!

Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. This Mexican recipe that everyone will love can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. Watch the video above!

Prep: 10min

Total: 26min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 bell peppers (thinly sliced )
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• tortillas
• sour cream
• pico de gallo
• avocado

Instruction:

1. Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
2. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
4. While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
5. Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. When the bell peppers are just about done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
7. Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir everything together.
8. Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Prep: 20min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Instruction:

In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Add toppings as desired, fold in half.

How to Make the Best Fajitas

Fajitas cook quickly, so taking a bit of time to season steak, chicken, or shrimp with our simple fajita seasoning is a good idea. Use our recipe as a guide; you can make all three proteins or choose one. Use 2 ½ pounds of protein for six people. Even though it is only the two of us, we still make the whole batch. The leftovers are fabulous.

Prep: 30min

Total: 1h5min

Yield: Serves 6 when served with sides

Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/6 of the recipe, calories 314, Fat 11.1g, Saturated Fat 2.8g, Cholesterol 161.3mg, Sodium 764.3mg, Carbohydrate 10.2g, Fiber 2.7g, Sugar 4.9g, Protein 42.4g

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt and fajita seasoning, recipe below
• 1 pound flank or strip steak
• 1 pound chicken breast (2 medium)
• 1/2 pound shrimp, deveined with tails left on
• 1 pound bell peppers or poblano peppers, sliced (3 medium)
• 1 large onion, sliced into half moons
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves
• 3 tablespoons tequila, light beer or chicken stock
• 2 limes
• 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Warm tortillas, try homemade flour tortillas
• Beans and rice
• Avocado or homemade guacamole
• Sour cream
• Fresh tomato, pico de gallo or roasted tomato salsa
• Shredded lettuce
• Shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco

Instruction:

1. Mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
2. Season the steak, chicken, and shrimp with salt and a generous dusting of fajita seasoning. We use 1/2 teaspoon of salt for the steak, 1/2 teaspoon for the chicken, and 1/4 teaspoon for the shrimp. Set the steak and shrimp aside while you cook the chicken.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide skillet (with a lid, or you can use foil) over medium-high heat. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the chicken. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken so that the seared side is facing up.
4. Reduce the heat to low, then cover the skillet with a lid or use foil. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
5. Note: Use the time while the chicken is cooking to chop the onions, peppers, and garlic.
6. Pour any liquid left in the pan out and use a paper towel to wipe the bottom of the skillet. It is okay if there are bits of chicken or spices stuck to the bottom. (If you want to, you can save the liquid to add back to the pan later.)
7. Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and add another two teaspoons of oil. As soon as the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the steak. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until brown, and then flip to the other side and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Check the internal temperature. If it is not ready, turn the heat to low and continue to cook until it reaches your preferred doneness. For medium, cook to 135 degrees F. Transfer steak to the plate with chicken and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
8. Put the skillet back onto the heat, increase to medium-high heat, and add another two teaspoons of oil. Add the onions, peppers, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until they start to soften and brown a bit; about 5 minutes. As the veggies cook, use tongs or a wooden spoon to scrape up bits of chicken, steak, or spices stuck to the bottom of the pan.
9. When the peppers and onions are ready, pile them up on one side of the pan. Place the shrimp into the pan and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout; 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
10. To finish, turn the heat down to low, arrange the vegetables on the bottom of the skillet, stir in tequila, beer or stock, and cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off of the heat. Slice the chicken and steak then arrange the chicken, steak, and shrimp on the peppers and onions. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime.
11. Serve the fajitas family style with more lime on the side as well as your favorite side dishes.

Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

FAQ

What can you put in a fajita?

• Shredded cheese.
• Salsa.
• Shredded lettuce.
• Diced tomatoes.
• Guacamole.
• Sour cream.
• Pico de gallo.
• Cilantro.

What makes a fajita a fajita?

How do restaurants get fajitas so tender?

1. Cut the Beef Against the Grain. Slicing meat against the grain helps tenderize it. By looking closely at the steak, you’ll be able to see the direction the grain is running. …
2. Marinade with an Acid. Acids like citrus juice or vinegar tenderize meat by breaking down its fibers.

What cut of meat is good for fajitas?