Best Leftover Chicken Or Beef Fajitas With Fresh Guacamole Recipes

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LEFTOVER-STEAK STEAK FAJITAS



Leftover-Steak Steak Fajitas image

not quite sure what to do with that not-so-tender leftover steak? Funny thing, I electric-grilled 4 for Sunday dinner & 2 of 'em turned out cut-butter-with-a-hot-knife tender..the other 2, not so much..thicker cuts..I shoulda known better & adjusted my cooking time! Still, I came up with this really tasty follow-up; hope y'all...

Provided by Cheryl Ross

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

leftover grilled steak, sliced thin
1-2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 small onion, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 c water or beef broth
dash(es) sriracha or other hot sauce
flour tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. I used some pre-fajita-cut veggies, but if you're using the ones as listed here, put them all in a small- to medium-size bowl.
  • 2. I took the leftover grilled steak, moistened it with a little water, covered with a paper towel on a glass plate & microwaved it about 90 seconds.
  • 3. After removing from the microwave, let it cool and slice it at a diagonal angle real thin., toss it into a hot skillet with about 1-2 T olive oil & sautée for maybe a minute.
  • 4. Add the sliced veggies to the skillet & sautée for another minute.
  • 5. Sprinkle the meat & veggies mixture with some black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a splash of that tomato-free hot chili sauce I can't live without (but also can't spell worth a darn)..Sriracha, I think.
  • 6. Stir it all together, then add about 1/4 cup of water (or beef broth), cover, & let it simmer real low & slow until the steak is tender.
  • 7. Warm flour tortillas in microwave. Spoon the fajita mixture down the center of the tortilla. Add whatever other toppings you like -- salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, etc -- fold, and Muy delicioso! (I'm eating mine with a dollop of sour cream 'cuz I forgot the bowl that had my other toppings, but you can also throw it on top of some shredded lettuce for a great salad if you're cutting back on carbs...)

LEFTOVER SHREDDED BEEF (OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP) FAJITAS



Leftover Shredded Beef (Or Chicken or Shrimp) Fajitas image

A quick recipe from menus4moms.com using leftovers (marinating time not included in prep/cook times)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb chicken breasts (raw, sliced) or 1 lb shrimp (or a combination of the three)
1 (10 ounce) bottle teriyaki sauce
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
flour tortilla (store bought or homemade, see below)
guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)
salsa
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix onion, pepper, and meat in a shallow dish and cover with teriyaki sauce. Marinate for several hours.
  • Grill or pan fry until heated through or cooked thoroughly.
  • Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Each person assembles their own fajitas by putting meat/vegetable mixture and topping with their choice of condiments, rolling up the tortilla and eating by hand. Be careful not to overload the tortilla.
  • Tortillas:.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Form into golf ball size balls. Roll out flat into a circle.
  • Cook on each side in a dry non-stick pan until starting to brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK. The tortillas cook quickly and it is easy to burn them if you turn away.

STEAK FAJITAS WITH FRESH GUACAMOLE



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
12 ounces leftover flank steak slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 tortillas
2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup diced canned tomato
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large or 2 small limes, juiced
2 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, corn syrup, hot sauce, and pepper. Add steak, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cook immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Set a large nonstick skillet or stove-top grill pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray and add steak and vegetables, with the marinade. Saute 5 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Transfer mixture to a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, warm tortillas in the microwave or according to package directions.
  • To make the guacamole, in a zip-top bag or medium bowl, mash avocado lightly. Then add tomato, garlic, lime juice and cilantro and combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve fajitas with guacamole on the side.

QUICK AND EASY LEFTOVER CHICKEN FAJITA MELTS RECIPE



Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts Recipe image

These Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts are full of flavor and so easy to make.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf french bread (sliced in half)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 onion (sliced (can also use frozen peppers and onion))
⅓ cup salsa
4 slices cheddar cheese (You can use your favorite cheese)

Steps:

  • Slice the bread open lengthwise so you have two long pieces.
  • Season the chicken breasts with the fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning) and grill on both sides until cooked through.
  • Let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips. (If you are using pre-cooked chicken strips, just warm them up. You don't even need to season them with fajita seasoning if you don't want to)
  • Saute the peppers and onions with some fajita seasoning for about 3-5 minutes, or until the water has cooked off.
  • To assemble, spread the salsa on the bottom of the bread.
  • Add the grilled chicken slices, then the sauteed peppers and onion, then the cheese slice.
  • Microwave or put under the broiler to melt the cheese.
  • Cut bread into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEFTOVER CHICKEN OR BEEF FAJITAS WITH FRESH GUACAMOLE



Leftover Chicken or Beef Fajitas With Fresh Guacamole image

I used leftover Recipe #226934 in this. If your leftover chicken meat isn't very Mexican tasting, you might want to rub it with some cumin powder & chile powder first, or even some Mexican seasoning.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Peppers

Time 22m

Yield 8 fajitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
3 (4 ounce) leftover cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 12 ounces leftover cooked beef, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2-1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 -8 flour tortillas
1 Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes or 1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
1/2 lime, juice of (will prevent discoloration) (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, corn syrup, hot sauce, and pepper. Add leftover meat strips, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat.
  • Set a large greased stove-top grill pan over medium-medium high heat.
  • Grill meats and veggies 5 to 7 minutes, drizzling any remaining juices over the top, until vegetables are cooked to your liking and meat is heated through.
  • Transfer mixture to a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, warm tortillas in the microwave or according to package directions.
  • To make the guacamole, in a zip-top bag or medium bowl, mash avocado lightly.
  • Then add tomato, garlic, lime juice and cilantro and combine.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve fajitas with guacamole, some sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 984.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 24.2

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