Fajitas

Fajitas

Fajitas

Strips of marinated grilled steak or chicken served sizzling on a cast-iron skillet with peppers and onions, accompanied by flour tortillas and all the trimmings.

Cuisines

Mexican

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Fajitas

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Skirt Steak 1 pound Skirt Steak , or chicken breast
Red Bell Pepper 1 Red Bell Pepper , sliced
Bell Pepper 1 Bell Pepper , green, sliced
Yellow Onion 1 Yellow Onion , sliced
vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
lime juice 2 tablespoons Lime juice
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , ground
Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Chili Powder , Kashmiri red
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper , to taste
Flour Tortilla 6 Flour Tortilla , large
Cilantro Cilantro , fresh, chopped for garnish
sour cream Sour cream , optional
salsa Salsa , optional

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Add the steak or chicken to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Add the marinated steak or chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
  5. 5 In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  6. 6 Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice the rested steak or chicken into thin strips.
  8. 8 Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  9. 9 To serve, place a portion of meat and sautéed vegetables onto each tortilla.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, try grilling the meat instead of cooking it in a skillet.