Best 6 Tex Mex Pork Fajitas With Corn And Mushrooms Recipes

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Tex Mex pork fajitas with corn and mushrooms is a flavorful and vibrant dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of tender pork, sweet corn, and savory mushrooms creates a symphony of flavors that will make you crave more. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.

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

TEX-MEX CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH CORN AND MUSHROOMS



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Chile and spice rubbed chicken breast is grilled and thinly sliced and served in warm tortillas with a corn and mushroom mixture and toppings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt
3 scallions, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
For Serving: Warm tortillas
Suggested toppings: Chopped cilantro, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the chicken in a container with the oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cumin, corn kernels, poblano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the corn is light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the chicken breasts until marked and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 10 minutes and then thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas, corn and mushroom topping, chopped cilantro, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream.
  • Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

TEX-MEX PORK FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Spiced pork chops are grilled and thinly sliced and served with charred peppers and onions in tortillas and toppings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds 1-inch-thick boneless center-cut pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 large red onions, thickly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt
Warm tortillas, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the pork chops in a container with the oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush the grill grates with oil and grill the pork chops until marked and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 10 minutes and then thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas peppers and onions, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream.
  • Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

SWEET AND SPICY PORK FAJITAS WITH CORN AND MUSHROOMS



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Grill sweet and spicy marinated pork chops for fajitas that are also filled with tender corn and mushrooms.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup torn cilantro
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 jalapenos, seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds 1-inch-thick boneless center-cut pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt
3 scallions, sliced
1 lime, juiced
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sour cream, sliced pickled jalapenos, salsa, shredded pepper Jack cheese, chopped red onions

Steps:

  • For the sweet and spicy marinade: Put the olive oil, cilantro, honey, lime juice, thyme, garlic, jalapenos, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and pulse to puree. Transfer the mixture to a nonreactive container, add the pork chops and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking
  • For the corn and mushrooms: Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cumin, corn kernels, poblano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the corn is light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the pork chops until marked and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

TEX- MEX MARINADE FOR FAJITAS



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Lots of people love fajitas, and this marinade is great for beef flank steak, skirt steak, or chicken.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beef or 2 lbs chicken
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder, not a blend
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Marinate the beef or chicken in a large plastic baggie for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7177.1, Fat 753.9, SaturatedFat 282.7, Cholesterol 898.9, Sodium 2703.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 77.6

TEX-MEX GRILLED FAJITAS



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This is a family favorite!! We've made this for years for holiday cookouts. Got this one from Redbook, July 1991, I added the cumin and chose top round steak instead of skirt steak. This makes the juiciest fajitas ever!

Provided by Starweaver

Categories     Steak

Time 13m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -1 1/2 lb top round steak
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, drained
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, fresh and finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 small fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Rub Steak on both sides with chili powder and cumin;
  • Place on hot grill rack, cook covered about 4 minutes
  • Meanwhile, stir together green chilies, red pepper, crumbs, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, garlic and oil in small bowl; blend well.
  • Turn Steak and spread with mixture; cook, covered 4 minutes or until med. rare. Remove steak to serving platter and slice very thinly for fajitas.
  • Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 60.3, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 13.2

TEX-MEX SOFT TACOS WITH TINGA PORK FILLING



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Tender diced pork with chipotle chiles, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini and Mexican Queso Fresco (a mild white cheese) make a wonderful "tinga" filling for these soft Tex-Mex-style tacos. Very easy recipe, and low-cal to boot! From Ladies Home Journal. Note: If you can't find Queso Fresco cheese, Monterey Jack or a mild feta will do.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Pork

Time 53m

Yield 12 soft tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

roasted tomatoes
3 small tomatoes, cored
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 small chipotle chile pepper in adobo seasoning (up to 2 or 3 peppers if you like it hot, but NOT the whole can like I once did lol!)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 lb boneless pork loin, diced
1 lb mushroom, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, diced (1/2 lb.)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano or 3/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (may sub Monterey Jack cheese or a mild feta)
12 soft corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Make roasted tomatoes: Heat broiler.
  • Line a jelly-roll pan with foil.
  • Broil tomatoes and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until charred.
  • Cool.
  • Peel tomatoes and garlic; pulse in blender with chipotle until almost smooth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat.
  • Add pork; cook 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once, until brown.
  • Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
  • Add mushrooms and onion and cook 8 minutes,stirring occasionally, until browned.
  • Add zucchini, salt, oregano and cumin; cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until zucchini is tender.
  • Add to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Add roasted tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, just until thickened.
  • Add pork mixture to tomatoes and cook 1 minute more, until heated through.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Fill each tortilla with a generous 1/3 cup filling and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 177.2, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.9

Tex-mex Pork Carnitas With corn And Mushrooms Recipe: A Flavorful Fusion Dish

This recipe combines the flavors of traditional carnitas with a Tex-mex flair, resulting in a delightful dish. Here are some tips and the conclusion for this recipe:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients - The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, ripe corn kernels and firm, meaty mushrooms.
  • Don't overcook the carnitas - Overcooking will make the carnitas tough, instead, cook them low and slow until they are fall-apart-tender.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet - This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the carnitas from sticking.
  • Add the corn and mushrooms towards the end of cooking - This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the carnitas with your favorite toppings - Such as salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

This Tex-mex Pork Carnitas recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish a surefire hit with family and friends.

The slow-cooked carnitas are fall-apart-tender and flavorful, while the corn and mushrooms add a delightful sweetness and crunch. Serve this dish with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese, and enjoy a Tex-mex feast that will leave your taste buds craving for more!

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