Craving a flavorful and sizzling meal that transports you to the vibrant streets of Mexico? Look no further than the fabulous fajita! This delectable dish, originating from the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its tantalizing blend of spices, tender meats, and an array of colorful veggies. Whether you prefer the classic sizzling platter of grilled steak or chicken, or you're a fan of vegetarian delights, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect fajitas that will leave your family and friends craving more.
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FABULOUS FAJITAS
My kids hate onions and peppers, but they LOVE these fajitas. Pita breads, where available, can be substituted for tortillas.
Provided by APIED
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
- Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
- Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
FABULOUS FAJITAS
I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It's wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish. -Janie Reitz, Rochester, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. , Cover and cook on high until meat is almost tender, 2 hours. Add red pepper and onion; cover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 hour. , Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center. Top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PRESSURE-COOKER FABULOUS FAJITAS
When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 fajitas.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss steak with cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meat in batches and remove. Add water, lemon juice and garlic to cooker; stir to loosen any browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes., Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove steak with a slotted spoon; keep warm., Add red pepper and onion to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Serve vegetables and steak with tortillas and desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FABULOUS BEEF FAJITAS
It's a breeze to make with the no-fuss Italian dressing marinade and fast-cooking sirloin steak.-Lorna Nault, Chesterton, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup salad dressing and chili powder; add steak. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining salad dressing until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm., Drain steak, discarding marinade. In the skillet, saute steak for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables down the center of tortillas; fold in sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FAST AND FABULOUS SAUSAGE FAJITAS
-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, combine sausage, peppers, onion, oregano, cumin and hot pepper sauce; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are crisp-tender and sausage heated through, about 8 minutes., Spoon sausage mixture onto tortillas. If desired, top with lettuce, salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts :
FABULOUS STEAK FAJITAS
Make and share this Fabulous Steak Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 8 Fajatas
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray a large, non-stick skillet with olive oil spray and add 2 teaspoons olive oil; Add the onions and green peppers and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
- Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute more; (this can be done a day ahead and reheated) Or kept warm while steaks are grilling.
- Grill the meat to rare to medium rare as you like; then remove from heat and cut into strips on a cutting board.
- Add the hot cooked steak and cilantro to the warm peppers and onion and mix together in skillet, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, just to blend flavors.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas, sour cream, salsa and avocados as garnishes.
FABULOUS FAJITAS
This recipe is based on wonderful fajitas served at a small authentic Tex-Mex restaurant near where I used to live. I have used this with both chicken and steak, flank steak or skirt steak, and it works great. I also mix a batch of the dry spices together and use a tablespoon or so when I make fajitas. The red onions, while not traditional, add a nice color to the fajitaas, but sweet yellow onions are more traditional. Note that the preparation time listed includes time to marinate.
Provided by UrbanYogaMommy
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 fajitas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut chicken or steak into 3/4" strips. Place in a bowl or recloseable bag with lime juice, farlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour for chicken, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or more for flank or skirt steak.
- Heat grill or pan to high. Brush grill lightly with oil or coat bottom of pan lightly with oil.
- Put chicken or steak on grill or in pan and cook until no longer pink.
- Add vegetables, cooking until just tender and onions and peppers begin to caramelize.
- Serve immediately on tortillas with salsa and sour cream to garnish.
FAST FABULOUS FAJITAS
These fajitas are so tasty and so easy to make and so colorful. Very good dinner for entertaining friends and family.
Provided by Lynn Clay
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2. Use a large baking pan and spread out chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Must be in single layer. If can't be in single layer, use 2 baking pans that can be in the oven at the same time.
- 3. Mix up chicken, peppers, and onion and drizzle olive oil over all.
- 4. Mix up oregano, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Sprinkle over all the mixture on oven pans. Toss meat, veges, and oil, until completely coated.
- 5. Bake for 10 minutes. Use spatula and stir up everything. Bake for another 5 minutes.
- 6. Turn oven to broil and broil for about 3 minutes until everything is a little charred and crispy.
- 7. Ready for everyone to make their own fajitas using corn or flour tortillas depending upon your individual preference..
FABULOUS FAJITAS
Steps:
- Grill whole marinated chicken breasts. While chicken is cooking, slice peppers into strips or slivers 1/2 inch wide or wider. Slice the Onion into wide slices. When you flip the breasts, fold the foil into a tray, spray with Pam, add peppers and onions, spray the peppers and onions with Pam then sprinkle with Lawry's Seasoned Salt mixing with your grill spatula. Continue grilling until the chicken, peppers and onions are done. Serve hot with Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, Rice, or Corn Bread
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This means using fresh vegetables, meats, and spices. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your fajitas will taste.
- Marinate your meat: Marinating your meat helps to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, such as a citrus-based marinade, a spicy marinade, or a simple olive oil and garlic marinade.
- Cook your meat over high heat: This helps to sear the meat and lock in the juices. You can cook your meat on a grill, in a skillet, or on a griddle.
- Don't overcook your meat: Overcooked meat is tough and chewy. Cook your meat just until it is cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
- Use a variety of toppings: Fajitas are a great way to use up leftover vegetables and other ingredients. Try topping your fajitas with grilled onions, peppers, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover ingredients, and they can be made in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a festive dish for a party, fajitas are a great option.
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