Mixed grill fajitas are a delectable dish that combines the flavors of grilled meats, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Whether you prefer a classic combination of chicken, beef, and shrimp, or want to explore vegetarian options with grilled vegetables and tofu, the possibilities for mixed grill fajitas are endless. With the right marinade, seasonings, and cooking techniques, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of preparing a flavorful mixed grill fajita recipe, including tips for choosing the best cuts of meat, selecting fresh vegetables, and creating a zesty marinade that will elevate the flavors of your dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the sizzling grills and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine!
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED FAJITAS
A special marinade gives the steak in these fajitas outstanding flavor that's always a hit with my family. It's a fun and satisfying summer main dish using garden-fresh peppers and onions. -Cheryl Smith, The Dalles, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first nine ingredients; add steak. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill over high heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and peppers if desired in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Slice meat into thin strips across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with vegetables; roll up. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS
Lime-and-cumin steaks are grilled alongside a foil pouch of peppers and onions and served with warm tortillas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil. Toss the garlic, onions, poblanos and bell peppers with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and spread onto a 20-inch-long piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bring the 2 sides together and fold over twice to seal. Bring the ends of the foil in and up and seal. Set aside.
- Stack the tortillas and wrap in a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Toss the pieces of skirt steak with the lime juice in a medium bowl and then sprinkle with the cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Place the steak and the vegetable packet on the grill. Cook the steak, flipping once, until the meat is cooked to medium, 7 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness. Cook the vegetable packet, flipping over once, until the vegetables are soft and lightly charred, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. While the steak is resting, place the tortilla packet on the grill and cook, flipping once, until just warmed and pliable, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak and place on a large platter. Open the vegetable foil packet (being careful of steam), toss with the chopped cilantro and place next to the steak on the serving platter. Place the lime wedges, whole cilantro leaves, sour cream and pickled jalapenos on the side for topping the fajitas. Serve with the warm tortillas.
FAJITAS IN A GRILL BASKET
Love fajitas, but don't want to deal with multiple skillets and a smoky kitchen? Take it outside! These grill basket fajitas keep all the ingredients separate so everyone can have their favorite combinations without creating extra mess -- plus the grill add a yummy char to everything.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Place a grill basket on a baking sheet. Mix together the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne and 2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Add the steak to a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle a third of the spice blend on the steak and toss until coated. Transfer the steak to one side of the grill basket. Repeat the process first with the peppers and onion, placing them in the middle of the grill basket, and then with the chicken, arranging it on the remaining empty side of the grill basket; try to keep the rows mostly separate (they can overlap slightly). Close and secure the grill basket.
- Put the grill basket on the grill and let cook, flipping once, until everything starts to brown and caramelize, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from the grill, place on a clean baking sheet and open the basket, letting it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the tortillas until they start to char slightly, about 30 seconds per side.
- Divide the meats and vegetables among the tortillas. Serve with desired toppings.
GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS
This recipe comes from, "The Black Dog" restaurant on Martha's Vineyard. It's my favorite beef fajita recipe, by far! Grilling the beef really makes a difference in flavor and the blend of spices are perfect. However, if you don't want to grill, the beef can be done using a cast iron pan on the stovetop. The beef will have a more intense flavor if you let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours after applying the dry rub. You can also make the salsa, slice the onions and peppers ahead of time. Whether you're entertaining or just have a hankering for a really good beef fajita, this recipe rocks.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix all of the southwestern spice rub ingredients, coat the beef with the rub - rubbing it in well on both sides - and set aside. (Or refrigerate for a few hours.).
- Peel and slice the onions.
- Remove the seeds from the peppers and slice.
- Cook the pepper and onion slices in olive oil (cast iron pan recommended) until they are slightly wilted.
- Grill the beef over medium flame (or cast iron pan on the stove top), flipping midway through cooking time, to your desired doneness. It typically takes about 7-10 minute for medium rare.grills/cooking times vary.
- Warm up the tortillas by heating on the grill or in a dry pan on the stove.
- After letting the beef rest for about 5 minutes, slice it across the grain in about half-inch slices.
- Serve with the warm tortillas, the pepper and onions, the salsa, and the sour cream on the side.
GRILLED BEEF FAJITA PACKS
Grilling fajita fixin's in individual foil packs makes preparation easy and cleanup a breeze.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (20x18-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. In large bowl, mix beef, bell peppers, onion, seasoning mix and water.
- Place 1/4 of beef mixture on center of each foil sheet. Bring up 2 sides of foil over beef mixture so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
- Place packets on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 13 to 18 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after about 6 minutes, until beef is cooked to desired doneness and peppers are tender.
- To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Serve beef mixture with tortillas, salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 2 g
GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS
Easy grilled steak fajitas. Very delicious! You can add sour cream, tomatoes, or anything you like if you want to.
Provided by Jamesmit
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat both sides of the flank steak with 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper, pressing into the steak. Place in a large freezer bag. Cut both limes in half and squeeze juice into the bag; add chili powder. Make sure all is mixed well and remove the air from the bag. Place in a refrigerator and marinate for about 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Season bell pepper and red onion with salt and pepper. Place in a grill pan and set aside.
- Put black beans in a small pot on the stove over medium heat to heat through.
- Cook steak on the preheated grill until browned on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Spray vegetables with cooking spray and place them on the grill. Cook until vegetables begin to caramelize, turning often so they don't burn, and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove steak and vegetables from the grill.
- Slice steak into thin strips. Place beans, steak, vegetables, and Mexican cheese onto the tortillas and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 2080.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
GRILLED STEAK FAIJTAS
These Grilled Steak Fajitas are the perfect departure from burgers and hot dogs for simmer grilling. Marinated in the morning, throw on the grill with a medley of bell peppers and onions, and serve in charred tortillas with all your favorite fixings.
Provided by Nicole Leggio
Categories Main Course
Time 5h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add flank steak to a large plastic ziplock bag. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne to the bag as well. Zip up. Massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8.
- Preheat the grill to a high heat - about 450 degrees. Place a grill pan or sheet on one side of the grill. Once the steak has marinated, remove and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt on both sides. Add the peppers and onions to a medium bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little bit of pepper.
- Add the pepper to the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add steak on the uncovered side of the grill. Use tongs to toss the peppers. Close the grill. Let the steak cook for about 4 minutes. Use tongs to flip the steak over. Toss the peppers again. If they are charred enough, remove from the grill.
- Cook the steak another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness. (For skirt steak you really want medium-rare to medium which is an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees. It will increase 5 degrees as it rests. Remove the steak and peppers from the grill. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the steak against the grain into thin slices. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 868 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Mouthwatering grilled chicken fajitas with a little zing. Serve on a bed of mixed lettuces with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by mikeandmelody
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and fajita seasoning together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut bell peppers in half and discard the inner membranes and seeds.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chicken and peppers (cut-sides down) on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, and peppers have nice grill marks on them, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Cut peppers and chicken into strips and serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS
Grilling the tortillas in this easy fajita recipe makes them have just the right amount of crunch, and the red pepper and cream cheese really makes them feel special.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside., In the same skillet, saute the steak, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in remaining oil for 2-4 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness. Return vegetables to the pan; heat through., Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese off-center on each tortilla; top with beef mixture. Fold in sides and roll up. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until tortilla is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your fajitas. Use fresh vegetables, tender meat, and flavorful spices.
- Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, garlic, cumin, and chili powder is a good place to start.
- Cook the meat over high heat: Fajitas are traditionally cooked over high heat, which helps to sear the meat and give it a slightly charred flavor. If you don't have a grill, you can use a large skillet or griddle.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the meat, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly and will also make it more likely to steam rather than sear.
- Cook the vegetables separately: The vegetables for fajitas should be cooked separately from the meat. This will help to prevent them from getting overcooked and mushy.
- Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that the meat and vegetables are still hot and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties and gatherings, but they can also be a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make fajitas at home that are just as good as the ones you get at your favorite restaurant.
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