Best Beef Fajita Rice Salad Recipes

MY SISTER RIA'S FAVORITE FAJITAS, WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a shallow dish. Turn flank steak in marinade and let stand 15 minutes. The meat can be placed in marinade in the morning and allowed to marinate until suppertime if you enjoy very strong, spicy flavors. The short marinade will result in a milder tasting meat which is more palatable to many not-too-hot taste buds.
• Follow directions on packaged rice and get it simmering, it will take 18 to 20 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan to high heat and sear the flank steak 4 minutes on each side. Reduce heat and cook meat 6 to 8 minutes longer, turning occasionally.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat. Blister tortillas 30 seconds on each side and stack them on a plate. Loosely wrap tortillas with foil and place them on the dinner table. Add oil to hot pan and sear sliced peppers and onions for fajitas. Season peppers and onions with salt and pepper. Char edges and stir-fry the peppers and onions until just tender, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with loose foil to keep hot. Add another tablespoon oil, garlic, jalapeno and chopped onion; saute for 2 minutes. Add black beans and spices to the pan and heat through for another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a serving dish. Top beans with cilantro and scallions.
• Remove meat from grill pan and let it rest 5 minutes for juices to distribute. Transfer peppers and onions to grill to get the sizzle effect going. Slice meat very thin on an angle against the grain. Pile meat on top of cooked peppers and onions and take the hot grill to the table, letting rest on trivets or a cool wire rack. Stack meat and veggies in warm tortillas and enjoy with a side of spicy black beans.

STEAK FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef strips with fajita seasoning. Saute beef in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add peppers and onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Divide lettuce on 2 large plates. Spoon beef mixture over lettuce and arrange tomatoes, beans, olives and cheese over each. Serve with Southwest Fiesta Dressing, to taste. Refrigerate leftovers.

GRILLED BEEF FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all Salsa Dressing ingredients; set aside.
• Mix chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of beef.
• Place bell peppers and onion in grill basket. Cover and grill beef and vegetables 3 to 4 inches from medium heat about 5 minutes for medium-rare or about 7 minutes for medium; turn. Grill 5 to 7 minutes longer or until desired beef doneness.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, grilled peppers and onion with half of the dressing. Cut beef diagonally into 1/2-inch slices; place on salad. Serve with remaining dressing, guacamole and sour cream.

FAJITA IN A BOWL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder and salt. Rub onto both sides of steak., Place peppers and onion on a grilling grid; place on grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 9-11 minutes; add tomatoes during the last 2 minutes. Remove from grill., Place steak and corn directly on grill rack; close lid. Grill steak until a thermometer reads 135° for medium-rare, 8-10 minutes on each side; grill corn until lightly charred, turning occasionally, 10-12 minutes., Divide greens and cilantro among 4 bowls. Cut corn from cobs and thinly slice steak across the grain; place in bowls. Top with vegetables; drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, serve with cheese, lime and tortillas.

BEEF FAJITA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, oil, garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a shallow baking dish; Add beef, cover, and marinate in refrigerator, for at least 4 hours.
• Remove beef and cook as desired (grilled, pan fried or broiled) for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Slice meat diagonally into bite-size pieces.
• Combine rice, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions in a large bowl.
• Arrange mixture over shredded lettuce.
• Place beef on top.
• Serve with picante sauce and sour cream.

WARM FAJITA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Picante Dressing: Place picante sauce, Italian dressing and lime juice in jar with tight-fitting cover. Shake well.
• 2. Place beef in plastic bag or shallow dish.
• 3. Combine lime juice, garlic salt, cumin and pepper; pour over steak.
• 4. Seal bag, or cover dish. Refrigerate 2-4 hours, turning once or twice.
• 5. Remove steak from marinade.
• 6. Broil steak on rack in broiler pan 3-4\" from source of heat, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once.
• 7. Combine warm rice, corn, olives, tomatoes, onion rings and cilantro in bowl.
• 8. Pour half the Picante Dressing over top; toss gently.
• 9. Place lettuce on platter; top with rice mixture.
• 10. Slice steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
• 11. Place slices on top of rice.
• 12. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
• 13. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BEEF FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning once. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to the skillet; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture comes to a boil. Add beans and pepper mixture; heat through. , Divide the salad greens and tomato among four bowls; top each with 1-1/4 cups beef mixture, 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons salsa.

BEEF FAJITA BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Cook tortilla strips in oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side, adding additional oil if necessary, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
• Add beef to skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
• Add bell pepper mixture and corn to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring twice, until crisp-tender. Stir in beef, salsa, lime juice, chili sauce and cumin. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in cilantro. Divide rice among bowls. Top with beef mixture and tortilla strips.

BEEF FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning once.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to the skillet; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture comes to a boil. Add beans and pepper mixture; heat through.
• Divide the salad greens among four bowls; top each with 1-1/4 cups beef mixture, 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons salsa.

BEEF FAJITAS

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.