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!

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.

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas are the perfect anytime dinner you need and is always on the table fast!

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h

Yield: 6 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 230 Calories, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 392 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 18 g

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. neutral oil
• 1/4 c. lime juice, from about 3 limes
• 2 tsp. ground cumin, divided
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• Tortillas, warmed, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup oil, lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, and red pepper flakes. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
2. When ready to cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (an instant read thermometer should read 160°), about 8 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
3. Meanwhile, add peppers and onion to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and remaining teaspoon cumin. Cook over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes. Return sliced chicken to skillet and toss until combined. Serve with tortillas, topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

FAQ

What do you put on fajitas?

1. Sliced avocado (squeeze a little lemon or lime juice on to help prevent them from browning)
2. Salsa.
3. Sour cream.
4. Grated/shredded cheese.
5. Salad leaves.
6. Sliced jalapenos.
7. Roughly chopped coriander (cilantro)
8. Homemade Guacamole.

How do you cook fajita meat so it’s 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 makes a fajita?

What is the best meat to use for fajitas?