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Fajitas are a sizzling, flavorful Tex-Mex dish traditionally made with grilled meat, peppers, and onions, served on a hot skillet with tortillas and various toppings. Here’s a guide to making authentic fajitas at home.
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How to Make Fajitas
Fajitas Recipe Ingredients
For the Fajitas:
1 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak (chicken breast or shrimp can also be used)
3 bell peppers (preferably different colors, sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Warm flour tortillas
For the Marinade:
1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
Sour cream
Guacamole
Salsa
Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack)
Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Lime wedges
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Step By Step How to Make Fajitas
- Marinate the Meat
In a bowl, combine lime juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Whisk together until well mixed. Place the meat in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and ensure the meat is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Cook the Meat
Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry. Heat a grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with a little oil to prevent sticking. Grill the meat for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
- Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet or on a separate part of the grill, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sauté the onions and bell peppers until they are soft and have a slight char, about 6-8 minutes.
- Serve
Serve the sliced meat and sautéed vegetables hot on a skillet if available. Provide warm flour tortillas and all the toppings on the side. Allow everyone to assemble their own fajitas according to their preferences.
Tips To Make Fajitas
Marinating the meat as long as possible will infuse more flavor and help tenderize the meat, especially if using tougher cuts like flank or skirt steak. Cooking both the meat and vegetables over high heat helps achieve the characteristic char and keeps the vegetables crisp-tender.
Fajitas are highly customizable. Adjust the level of spices to suit your taste and feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
How Many Calories Have Fajitas
Chicken (4 ounces, cooked): Approximately 190 calories
Flour Tortilla (one 8-inch tortilla): Around 140 calories
Vegetable Oil (1 tablespoon used for cooking): About 120 calories
Bell Peppers and Onions (1 cup, cooked): Roughly 75 calories
Common Toppings (per tablespoon):
Sour Cream: About 30 calories
Guacamole: Approximately 25 calories
Salsa: Roughly 5 calories
Shredded Cheese (1 ounce): About 110 calories
A basic fajita (chicken, tortilla, vegetables, oil) is around 525 calories and sour cream and guacamole, plus cheese is 690 calories
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