If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, savory beef fajitas are an excellent option. With their tender, juicy steak strips, colorful bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, they're a surefire hit for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, this delectable dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
BEEF FAJITAS
Steps:
- In a dish, mix together the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar until combined. Pour half of the marinade into a separate dish. In one dish, place the flank steak, turning it over to coat. In the second dish, place all the veggies, turning to coat. Cover the dishes with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the tortillas and toppings.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in some oil. Add the veggies and cook them for a few minutes, until they're cooked but still slightly firm and have nice black/brown pieces. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Heat the same same skillet (or a grill pan if you have it) over high heat and drizzle in some oil. Cook the meat for about 2 minutes per side until medium rare. Remove and allow to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Slice the meat right before serving and serve with all the fixins. Delicious!
BEEF FAJITAS
Beef Fajitas made extra juicy and extra tasty with a wicked marinade that tenderises and flavours the beef! But if you don't have time to marinade, see Note 7 for a faster version. Adapted from this recipe by Tyler Florence (mine is easier and I think it is just as tasty!)
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the Marinated Beef ingredients in a ziplock bag, massage to coat then refrigerate for 2 hour to overnight.
- Remove beef from marinade 30 minutes prior to cooking (to bring to room temperature) and pat dry with paper towels. Discard marinade.
- Drizzle 1/2 tbsp of oil on each side of the beef (1 tbsp in total).
- Heat the BBQ or a skillet on high heat. Cook beef to your liking. (Note 4)
- Remove beef onto a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Return skillet to stove, still on high heat, and heat 1/2 tbsp oil. Add onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until soft and charred. Remove onto serving plate.
- Heat remaining 1/2 tbsp oil in the skillet. Add bell pepper/capsicum, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until charred. Remove onto plate.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain (Note 5).
- Serve with warmed tortillas and fixings of choice. (Note 6)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 289 g, Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 6.6 g, Sugar 4.7 g
BEEF FAJITAS
This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.
Provided by CookingQueen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SAVORY BEEF FAJITAS
"My family loves beef, and I love to use the slow cooker, so this dish pleases everyone," writes Twila Burkholder of Middleburg, Pennsylvania. "The meat comes out nice and tender to create these tempting fajitas."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place beef in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 7 ingredients; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours., Add onion, peppers and jalapeno. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. , Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup of meat-vegetable mixture on each tortilla. Add desired toppings. Roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF FAJITAS
These tender beef fajitas taste like a restaurant! Learn to make juicy, seasoned steak fajitas at home with this easy recipe.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, place 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, coriander, and 1 teaspoon salt. Zest the 2 limes directly into a bowl, then stir to combine.
- Place the steak on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, carefully make shallow, diagonal cuts across the top of the steak. Repeat, making diagonals in the opposite direction to create a crosshatch pattern. Repeat on the bottom side of the steak.
- Rub the spice mix all over both sides of the steak, then place in a sturdy ziptop bag.
- In the same bowl you used for the spices (no need to rinse in between), whisk together the lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Worcestershire, and honey.
- Pour into the bag with the steak, seal, then turn the bag to coat the steak evenly. Place on a plate or sheet pan and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour, or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Turn the bag periodically to redistribute the marinade. If refrigerating the steak, let it come to room temperature prior to cooking.
- When ready to prepare the beef fajitas, remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Pat very dry to ensure you get a nice sear.
- To warm the tortillas, wrap them in foil and place in a 300 degrees F oven while you cook the steak and vegetables.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or similar large, sturdy skillet over medium-high heat. (If your skillet is not large enough to cook the entire piece of steak, cut slice it in half and cook it in batches; you also can cook the steak on an outdoor grill instead.) Cook the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the meat reaches 140 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Remove to a cutting board, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes (the steak's temperature will continue to rise as it rests; DO NOT skip resting or it will taste dry). Slice across the grain into thin (1/2- to 3/4-inch) strips.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add peppers and onions. Sauté, stirring often, until they soften and the onions begin to turn golden, about 8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook until the vegetables completely soften and are starting to caramelize, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
- Stir in the garlic and let cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
- To serve, arrange the meat slices on a big platter and drizzle any juices that have collected on the cutting board over the top. Place the vegetables beside the meat. Serve piled inside the warm tortillas, with toppings of choice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), without tortillas or toppings, Calories 446 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g
BREAKFAST FAJITAS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F; arrange the tortillas in a single layer on an oven rack to warm them.
- In a small well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Sprinkle a few droplets of water into the pan. If they sizzle and evaporate, the skillet is hot enough. Add the bell pepper and onion and saute until soft and fragrant, 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the Spice Mix and continue to saute until fragrant and the vegetables are thoroughly warmed through.
- Add the egg whites to the skillet. As they begin to solidify, use a rubber spatula to move them around the pan to mix with the vegetables, so that the liquid parts are exposed to the heat. When all is cooked through, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve straight from the skillet, spooning the fajita mixture onto the warmed tortillas. Serve with Dominic's Salsa or hot sauce (if using), and the sour cream (if using) on the side.
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, salt, cornmeal and some black pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. Store in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. The spice mix will keep up to 2 months.
- Combine the tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and vinegar in a medium serving bowl. Add the salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then stir again.
SUPER SAVORY SHRIMP FAJITAS
Make and share this Super Savory Shrimp Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Peppers
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine all seasonings and mix well.
- Take out 1 tbsp for later use.
- Combine the seasoning blend with 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic and shrimp.
- Toss to mix well. Set aside.
- Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in skillet and saute onions until softened.
- Add peppers and continue to saute until tender.
- Sprinkle the reserved tablespoon of seasoning blend over vegetables and stir to mix well.
- Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until shrimp are cooked through.
- This will only take about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vegetables back into the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve in warm tortillas with cilantro, juice of lime, and sour cream.
FANTASTIC BEEF FAJITAS
The first time I made these, my family couldn't get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. -Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through. , To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
BEEF AND MANGO FAJITAS
From a Wal-Mart Recipe card. Savory and sweet, these fajitas are sure to please. Cook time does not include time to marinade
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories Mango
Time 30m
Yield 8 fajitas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place steak in a ziploc bag.
- Stir together oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning and oregano, reserving 2 tablespoons.
- Pour remaining mixture into bag with meat.
- Refrigerate for 4-24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Place onions on an 18-inch square of aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with reserved lime mixture.
- Bring up two opposite sides of the foil and seal with a double fold.
- Fold remaining ends to completely enclose, leaving space for steam to expand.
- Wrap tortillas tightly in aluminum foil.
- Drain steaks and discard marinade.
- Grill steak for 14-18 minutes for medium-rare (or longer to desired doneness).
- Add package of onions to grill during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
- Add wrapped tortillas to grill during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
- Thinly slice meat and serve with onions and sliced mango in warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 387.9, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15.9
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BEEF FAJITAS
I love a good fajita but have never been satisfied with most restaurants I've gone to. I've come up with a basic recipe you can build from that is awesome in itself. Give it a try! The meat is key in a good fajita. It must melt in your mouth along with all the other fixins you put into the tortilla. Serve fajitas in warm tortillas topped with fresh guacamole, garden salsa, and fresh cilantro.
Provided by Chef Jeff
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Flatten flank steak slightly with a meat mallet. Rub shichimi togarashi into both sides of steak, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Combine orange juice, soy sauce, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest together in a resealable plastic bag. Remove flank steak from plastic wrap and place the steak in the resealable plastic bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove steak from marinade and pour marinade into a small bowl.
- Cook steak on the preheated grill, basting with the marinade every 5 minutes, until it starts to firm and is seared on the outside and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
- Cut steak in half lengthwise and cut across the grain into thin slices.
- Whisk cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin together in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and red bell pepper in hot oil until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sliced steak, chili powder mixture, and water to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens and meat is glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1070.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SWEET-AND-SPICY BEEF FAJITAS
A clever blend of seasonings gives these quick-cook fajitas sizzle!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut beef into beef strips. (Beef is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 1 1/2 hours.)
- Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
- Add beef; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; drain. Stir in salsa, ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Serve in tortillas with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg
BEEF FAJITAS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grind beef and saute in its own fat in a medium-hot nonstick skillet. Stir often to break up.
- Chop whole onion and add to beef, cooking until onion softens.
- Chop whole peppers and add to onion with cumin. Continue cooking until all the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap two tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in toaster oven for 3 to 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Chop avocado.
- To assemble, spoon 1/4 of beef mixture down the center of each heated tortilla. Top each with 1/4 of the yogurt, 1/4 of the avocado and a couple spoonfuls of salsa. Roll up and serve. Heat remaining two tortillas while eating the first two and repeat the filling with remaining ingredients. Serve any extra salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 463, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
BEEF FAJITAS
Steps:
- Make the marinade:
- In a large bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the lime juice, the cumin, and the oil.
- Add the steak to the marinade, turning it to coat it well, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, for at least 1 hour or overnight. Grill the steak, drained, on a well-oiled rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, the steak may be broiled on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.) Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes. While the steak is standing, in a large skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the bell peppers, the onion, and the garlic, and sauté the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the bell peppers are softened. Slice the steak thin across the grain on the diagonal and arrange the slices on a platter with the bell pepper mixture. Drizzle any steak juices over the steak and the pepper mixture and serve the steak and the pepper mixture with the tortillas, the guacamole, and the salsa.
- To assemble a fajita:
- Spread some of the guacamole on a tortilla, top it with a few slices of the steak, some of the pepper mixture, and some of the salsa, and roll up the tortilla to enclose the filling.
- To warm tortillas:
- In the oven:Stack 6 tortillas at a time, wrap each stack in foil, and heat the tortillas in the middle of a preheated 325°F. oven for 5 minutes for corn tortillas and 15 minutes for flour tortillas. (If the tortillas are very dry to begin with, pat each tortillas between dampened hands before stacking them.)
- In the microwave:Stack 6 tortillas at time, wrap each stack in a microwave-safe plastic bag, and heat the tortillas in a microwave oven at high power (100%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are heated through and pliable.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak or skirt steak are the best cuts for fajitas because they are thin and flavorful. You can also use chicken, pork, or shrimp if you prefer.
- Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own.
- Cook the beef over high heat: Fajitas are best cooked over high heat so that the beef gets a nice sear. You can cook them in a skillet, on a grill, or even in a wok.
- Slice the beef thinly: Once the beef is cooked, slice it thinly against the grain. This will make it easier to eat and will help to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings: Fajitas are traditionally served with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. You can also add other toppings like grilled onions, peppers, or mushrooms.
Conclusion:
Savory beef fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your fajitas are flavorful and tender. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef fajitas a try!
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