Best Fabulous Beef Fajitas Recipes

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MAMA'S FAB-U-LOUS FAJITAS



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My fajitas are finally perfected, it doesn't get any better than this! Fo' sho'! Serve in tortillas with picante sauce or salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and maybe guacamole.

Provided by mrsderrer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ pounds beef skirt steak, cut across the grain into 1/2-inch strips
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add skirt steak, onion, and red bell peppers; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Remove steak, onion, and peppers from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil shimmers. Cook and stir steak in hot oil until browned on all sides and still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and peppers in hot oil until just tender but still crisp to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Return meat to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 20.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BEST BEEF FAJITAS



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"My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night," Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. "They're the best I've ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1 beef flank steak (1/2 pound)
1/2 each medium sweet red and green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Sour cream, salsa and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a shallow dish; add beef and turn to coat. Pour remaining marinade into another dish; add peppers and onion and turn to coat. Cover dishes; refrigerate beef and vegetables overnight., Drain and discard marinade; set vegetables aside. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Thinly slice steak across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with vegetables; roll up. Serve with sour cream, salsa and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

FANTASTIC BEEF FAJITAS



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The first time I made these, my family couldn't get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. -Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 1/4-inch strips
MARINADE:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 flour tortilla shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Salsa
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through. , To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BEEF FAJITAS



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This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.

Provided by CookingQueen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips
8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BEEF FAJITAS



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I love a good fajita but have never been satisfied with most restaurants I've gone to. I've come up with a basic recipe you can build from that is awesome in itself. Give it a try! The meat is key in a good fajita. It must melt in your mouth along with all the other fixins you put into the tortilla. Serve fajitas in warm tortillas topped with fresh guacamole, garden salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Provided by Chef Jeff

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 flank steak
¼ cup shichimi togarashi
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ orange, zested
½ lime, zested
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, cut into slices and separated
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
¾ cup water

Steps:

  • Flatten flank steak slightly with a meat mallet. Rub shichimi togarashi into both sides of steak, wrap the steak in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Combine orange juice, soy sauce, lime juice, orange zest, and lime zest together in a resealable plastic bag. Remove flank steak from plastic wrap and place the steak in the resealable plastic bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove steak from marinade and pour marinade into a small bowl.
  • Cook steak on the preheated grill, basting with the marinade every 5 minutes, until it starts to firm and is seared on the outside and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C).
  • Cut steak in half lengthwise and cut across the grain into thin slices.
  • Whisk cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground cumin together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and red bell pepper in hot oil until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sliced steak, chili powder mixture, and water to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens and meat is glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1070.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FABULOUS FAJITAS



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My kids hate onions and peppers, but they LOVE these fajitas. Pita breads, where available, can be substituted for tortillas.

Provided by APIED

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
  • Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
  • Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SHEET PAN BEEF FAJITAS



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Treat your family to fajita night with this simple sheet pan beef fajita recipe. A deliciously seasoned flank steak cooks in the oven alongside onions and bell peppers, and is ready in no time to be served on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
2 medium limes, quartered
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.
  • Combine bell peppers, onion, 2 teaspoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin on the prepared pan; toss to coat. Spread veggie mixture around the sides of the pan creating a space in the center.
  • Place flank steak in center of pan and brush with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle steak with remaining salt, chili powder, pepper, and cumin and rub to evenly coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until veggies are tender and browned around the edges and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 12 to 14 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice steak and return to the sheet pan. Add lime wedges and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 819.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

PRESSURE-COOKER FABULOUS FAJITAS



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When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 fajitas.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado and jalapeno peppers, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss steak with cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meat in batches and remove. Add water, lemon juice and garlic to cooker; stir to loosen any browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes., Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove steak with a slotted spoon; keep warm., Add red pepper and onion to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Serve vegetables and steak with tortillas and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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