Best 2 Shredded Beef Fajitas Recipes

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Shredded Beef Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender shredded beef, sautéed vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, fajitas are a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive party appetizer. With a variety of toppings to choose from such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we'll explore the best recipes for cooking shredded beef fajitas, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your fajitas come out perfect every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEFTOVER SHREDDED BEEF (OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP) FAJITAS



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A quick recipe from menus4moms.com using leftovers (marinating time not included in prep/cook times)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb chicken breasts (raw, sliced) or 1 lb shrimp (or a combination of the three)
1 (10 ounce) bottle teriyaki sauce
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
flour tortilla (store bought or homemade, see below)
guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)
salsa
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix onion, pepper, and meat in a shallow dish and cover with teriyaki sauce. Marinate for several hours.
  • Grill or pan fry until heated through or cooked thoroughly.
  • Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Each person assembles their own fajitas by putting meat/vegetable mixture and topping with their choice of condiments, rolling up the tortilla and eating by hand. Be careful not to overload the tortilla.
  • Tortillas:.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Form into golf ball size balls. Roll out flat into a circle.
  • Cook on each side in a dry non-stick pan until starting to brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK. The tortillas cook quickly and it is easy to burn them if you turn away.

SHREDDED BEEF FAJITAS



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Make and share this Shredded Beef Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 beef flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrainded
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cut into 1/2in pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
12 flour tortillas (8in)
sour cream
guacamole
shredded cheddar cheese
salsa

Steps:

  • cut flank steak into 6 portions, place in crock pot.
  • combine tomatoes with juice, jalapeno, onions, green pepper, garlic and fajita seasoning mix in med bowl.
  • pour over steak, cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  • remove beef from crock pot, shred with two forks, return to crock pot and stir.
  • To Serve:.
  • place meat mixture evenly into flour tortillas, add toppings as desired and roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11.9

Tips:

  • For the perfect shredded beef fajitas, choose flank steak or skirt steak. These cuts are flavorful and tender when cooked properly.
  • Slice the steak against the grain for more tender fajitas.
  • Marinate the steak in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Cook the steak over high heat in a large skillet or grill until browned and cooked through.
  • Shred the steak with two forks or a meat shredder.
  • Serve the shredded beef fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as grilled vegetables, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Shredded beef fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give shredded beef fajitas a try.

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