Fajitas

Name: Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Beef sirloin 0.9 lb; Chicken breast 0.9 lb; Red peppers 2 cups; Yellow peppers 2.3 cups; White onions 9 oz; Lime 1; Worcestershire sauce 1 &frac13; tsp; Coriander 2 tsp; Powdered cumin 1 pinch; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Flour tortillas 8; Edam cheese to be cut into julienne to taste; Precooked black beans to taste; Mexican tomato salsa to taste; Guacamole to taste

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574.4

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 574.4
Carbohydrates g 49.3
of which sugars g 9.7
Protein g 35.5
Fats g 26.1
of which saturated fat g 3.5
Fiber g 37.8
Cholesterol mg 6.9
Sodium mg 274.6

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 8 pieces
Cost: Average
Note + 1 h to marinate the meat

PRESENTATION

Fajitas are just one of those Tex-Mex favorites that really bring everyone together, you know? It is a super tasty meal that mixes Mexican and American flavors, really blending them perfectly. Originally, fajitas were kind of a genius way for vaqueros—those Mexican cowboys—to make use of leftover beef cuts from Texas ranches. These days, you'll find fajitas at all sorts of gatherings. And listen, they're filled with tender strips of meat, crunchy bell peppers, and onions, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Pretty much, everyone loves to pile on their favorite toppings like guacamole, beans, shredded cheese, and maybe a dollop of sour cream for that extra creamy goodness. There's just something about the sound of those sizzling fajitas—it's like a party in your kitchen.

Now, chicken fajitas and steak fajitas each have their die-hard fans. And the best part? You can totally mix things up and make it your own. Some folks go for the juicy kick of chicken fajitas. Others are all about that rich, beefy flavor of steak fajitas. In the southern U.S., people like to throw in different peppers or try spicy salsas. Oh, and some even swap in shrimp for a twist. Really, it's all about sharing: lay everything out and let everyone build their own, just the way they like it. Pairing homemade fajitas with a cold beer? Classic. Especially when it’s nice out and you just wanna relax with friends or family. Whether it's a party or just chilling on a weeknight, fajitas turn any meal into something festive—and fun.

With roots stretching back to the border of Mexico and Texas, this fajita recipe is, for real, a taste of Tex-Mex history that people keep talking about and coming back for seconds. So, gather up your ingredients, fire up that skillet, and dive into a meal that's both super easy and seriously delicious.

INGREDIENTS

574.4

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the Filling: Beef sirloin 0.9 lb (400 g); Chicken breast 0.9 lb (400 g); Red peppers 2 cups (350 g); Yellow peppers 2.3 cups (350 g); White onions 9 oz (250 g); Lime 1; Worcestershire sauce 1 ⅓ tsp (20 g); Coriander 2 tsp (10 g); Powdered cumin 1 pinch; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

To Assemble the Fajitas: Flour tortillas 8; Edam cheese to taste - to be cut into julienne; Precooked black beans to taste; Mexican tomato salsa to taste; Guacamole to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Fajitas

To make fajitas, first prepare the meat: slice the sirloin 1, then cut it into strips 2 and do the same with the chicken breast 3.

Transfer the meat strips to a baking dish 4 and add the grated zest of one lime 5 and its juice 6.

Also add chopped cilantro 7, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands to blend all the flavors well 8, then cover with plastic wrap 9 and let marinate in the refrigerator for an hour.

In the meantime, you can prepare the vegetables: peel the onion and slice it 10, then remove the seeds and inner filaments from the bell peppers and cut them into strips 11. After the marinating time, let the meat come back to room temperature and heat a large pan. When it's very hot, add a splash of oil, the onion, and bell peppers 12.

Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, then season with salt 13 and pepper. At this point, also add the meat 14, turn up the heat and let it brown well, then deglaze with Worcestershire sauce 15 and cook for about 5-6 minutes.

When the filling is ready 16, you can assemble your fajitas. Slightly heat the tortillas on a griddle, add the filling in the center 17, and top with your favorite ingredients: we chose black beans 18,

edam cheese 19, guacamole sauce, and pico de gallo. Fold the edges of the tortilla over the filling 20 and enjoy your fabulous fajitas 21!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the fajitas as soon as they are ready. If you wish, you can marinate the meat in the refrigerator overnight but without the addition of lime juice.

Advice

Use cheddar instead of edam if you prefer, or replace Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce. Cilantro gives a pungent note to the dish, typical of tex-mex cuisine, but if you don't like it, you can substitute it with parsley.

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