Best 8 Tex Mex Pork Fajitas With Peppers And Onions Recipes

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Tex Mex pork fajitas with peppers and onions are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Tex-Mex dish is made with tender pork strips, grilled peppers, and onions, all tossed in a delicious fajita seasoning. Served with warm tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, these fajitas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive party dish, this recipe is sure to please.

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STEAK, ONION, AND PEPPER FAJITAS



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These yummy fajitas have an unexpected flavor you'll be sure to love! Serve with tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings.

Provided by lv2ck

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds beef round steak
¼ cup tequila
½ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ cup sliced onion
¾ cup bell peppers, sliced into thin strips

Steps:

  • Combine the steak, tequila, and lime juice in a plastic bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Discard the marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Grill steak until no longer pink on the inside, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from grill and slice into 1/4-inch strips. Arrange strips on a serving plate.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and paprika to the oil and stir. When the mixture is hot, add the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers are tender. Pour the mixture over the steak strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 235.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 23

Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 1/2 tablespoons frsh lime juice
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black
pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.25 oz) can low-salt beef broth
Fajitas:
2 pounds skinned, boned, chicken breast
2 red bell peppers, cut into 12 wedges
2 green peppers, cut into 12 wedges
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 16
wedges
Cooking spray
Flour totillas(size u want)
Bottled salsa
Sour Cream
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade, combine 10 first ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. To prepare fajitas, combine 1 1/2 cups marinade and chicken in a large resealable zip top plastic bag. Combine vegetables and remaininig marinade in another large zip top bag, and seal. Marinate both in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight. Tur occasionally. Prepare grill. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Remove vegetables from bag; reserve marinade. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan and set aside. Place chicken and vegetables on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 8 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Place tortilla packet on grill rack the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Bring reserved marinade to boil.Cut chicken diagonally into thin slices. Place chicen and vegetables on serving platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade. Arrange chicken, peppers, and onions in a tortilla, Top with soour cream, salsa, and cilantro if you wish. Fold sides oftortilla over filling. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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An easy Tex-Mex flavored rub seasons chicken before grilling. Charred peppers and onions accompany the chicken in these delicious fajitas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
1 lime, juiced
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
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, salsa, chopped scallions, shredded pepper Jack, sour cream

Steps:

  • For the Tex-Mex chili rub: 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 olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and 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 and thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

TEX-MEX STEAK FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Skirt steak ? a favorite for fajitas ? gets seasoned with a Tex-Mex inspired spice rub and grilled until juicy. It?s paired with charred peppers and onions for a hearty fajita filling.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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 skirt steak
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juiced
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
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, mango salsa, chopped scallions, shredded Cheddar

Steps:

  • For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the skirt steak in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the skirt steak until marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for the thicker pieces for medium rare, or 2 to 3 minutes per side for the thinner pieces for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

TEX-MEX PORK FAJITAS WITH CORN AND MUSHROOMS



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Spiced rub pork chops are grilled and thinly sliced and served in warm tortillas along with a mushroom-corn mixture and toppings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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, 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, chopped cilantro, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions and 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 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 oil the grill grates 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 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, sour cream.
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TEX-MEX SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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These Tex-Mex fajitas are filled with zesty grilled shrimp and charred peppers and onions.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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 peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juiced
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
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, salsa, chopped scallions, shredded pepper Jack, sour cream

Steps:

  • For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the shrimp in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I discovered this recipe in Southern Living. Being the Beer Month, I thought I would post it. Preparation time includes time to marinate.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h22m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup beer
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices
1 green bell pepper, halved
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
flour tortilla
salsa
sour cream
shredded cheese
chopped avocado

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 7 ingredients until well blended.
  • Place onion and bell pepper in 1 zip-top bag; add 1/2 cup beer mixture.
  • Seal, turning to coat.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Place chicken in remaining zip-top bag; add remaining beer mixture.
  • Seal, turning to coat.
  • Chill 1 hour, turning once.
  • Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
  • Grill chicken and onion, covered with grill lid, over high heat (400° to 500°) 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
  • Grill bell pepper 5 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into thin slices, and cut bell pepper into thin strips.
  • Serve chicken, onion, and bell pepper with flour tortillas.
  • Serve with desired toppings.
  • *1(1 1/2-pound) package flank steak may be substituted for chicken.
  • Marinate 4 hours.
  • Grill flank steak 10 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1553.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 30.4

MEXICAN PORK & PEPPERS



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Great on a buffet table to compliment other Mexican dishes like Chayotte & Onions, Lamb BBQ etc etc. there are so many great variations and dishes

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean boneless pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, sliced thinly and separated into rings
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 anaheim chilies (or any other hot pepper you LOVE) or 2 (4 ounce) cans diced chili peppers, remove seeds & membrane (or any other hot pepper you LOVE)
6 tomatillos, peeled & chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons slivered roasted almonds
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Brown the pork in the oil and set aside.
  • Add the onion, garlic and cumin.
  • Cook until the onions are transparent.
  • Return the meat to the pan.
  • Add peppers.
  • Stir in the tomatillos,broth, peppers, tomato, cumin and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil, simmer covered about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Uncover and simmer about a 1/2 hour more or until the sauce has decreased and thickened.
  • Stir in the lime juice.
  • Serve over cooked rice, sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

Tips:

Use a hot skillet or griddle: This will help to sear the meat and vegetables and give them a nice smoky flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the meat and vegetables from cooking evenly. Cook the meat in batches: If you're cooking a lot of meat, it's best to cook it in batches so that it doesn't get overcrowded. Season the meat and vegetables liberally: This will help to add flavor and depth to the dish. Use fresh, colorful vegetables: This will make the fajitas more visually appealing and nutritious. Serve the fajitas with a variety of toppings: This will allow your guests to customize their fajitas to their own liking.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex pork fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tex-Mex pork fajitas a try.

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