Fajitas

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Ingredients

1 pound	skirt steak or chicken breast
1	red bell pepper, sliced
1	green bell pepper, sliced
1	yellow onion, sliced
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
2 tablespoons	lime juice
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1/2 teaspoon	black pepper
6	flour tortillas
—	fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
—	Sour cream (optional)
—	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.