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BEEF OR CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I developed this marinade for fajitas when the local grocery store quite carrying my favorite marinade. The longer you marinade, the better they are! I have never measured my ingredients, I just dump and taste. Ingredient measurements may be changed to suite taste.

Provided by debpetterson

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 dried chipotle chile
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh is great!)
2 lbs steak or 2 lbs chuck roast
green pepper, as many as desired
onion, as many as desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, set aside 1/4 cup. Marinade chicken or steak at least 3 hours in remaining marinade (the longer you marinade, the better the flavor).
  • Heat the barbecue grill! Grill your meat until tender (don't overcook, meat will be dry). When the meat is done, slice into desired sized pieces for your fajitas.
  • Slice green peppers and onions into desired sized pieces and place in a sheet of alumumin foil that is large enough to wrap your veggies in, add remaining marinade. Wrap up tightly in foil and place on grill. Cook until tender (20-30 min.).
  • Serve with warm flour tortillas, sour cream, salsa, cheese, anything your heart desires!
  • I found that fresh pico de gallo works great.
  • Pico De Gallo.
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, diced.
  • 2-3 jalpenos (to suite your taste), diced, remove seeds except for one.
  • 1/2-1 onion, diced.
  • 1-2 T garlic, diced (to suite your taste).
  • 1 T cilantro (preferably fresh).
  • Dash of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 32

CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 3 limes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 pounds skirt steak
5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1/2 large (or 1 small) onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 lime
Salt
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 to 40 flour tortillas
Fiesta Beans, recipe follows
1 pound grated Cheddar cheese
One 8-ounce container sour cream
5 limes, sliced into wedges
2 pounds dried pinto beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 ham hock (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
  • For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
  • For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
  • For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

BEEF OR CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This recipe came from our church cookbook. I like this recipe because I can use either chicken or beef. I have tried both and I like the chicken the best. You can leave out the crushed red pepper which is what I do if you don't like your food spicy.

Provided by Haileysgrndma

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 lbs beef or 1 1/2 lbs chicken
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced green pepper
8 flour tortillas
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
salsa
sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients to make marinade.
  • Slice Chicken or beef into strips.
  • Add to marinade and marinate for 2 hours.
  • Quickly saute onions and peppers in oil until lightly browned.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Saute marinated meat about 4 minutes.
  • Toss with vegetables.
  • Spoon into flour tortillas.
  • Serve with avocado slices and sour cream.

STEAK (OR CHICKEN) FAJITAS



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These are so quick and tasty. You can use strips of boneless chicken breast instead of the beef. Feel free to double the marinade. The flavor is so great for such a short marination time. You can can do them up ahead of time and have the meat sit longer if you wish.

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 8 fajitas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 lb top sirloin steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas (8 inch/20 cm)
1 -2 onion, we usually use approx. 1-2 depending on size (however much you like,enough to make a good mix with the peppers)
2 small sweet peppers, of your choice (green, red, or yellow)
salsa
sour cream
shredded cheese
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Slice steak into thin strips.
  • In bowl, mix together 1 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot pepper flakes, black pepper & salt.
  • Add beef strips and stir to coat, set aside.
  • Wrap tortillas in foil and place in 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Cut onions in half lengthwise and slice into strips, cut your peppers into strips.
  • In large non stick skillet over medium high heat, heat remaining tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add onions & peppers stirring for 3-4 minutes, until softened; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add beef to skillet, cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they lose their red color.
  • Return onions and peppers to skillet; stir for about one minute.
  • To serve, spoon a portion of the beef mixture down the centre of each tortilla, top with your desired toppings , fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold the sides in, overlapping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 340.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9

STEAK AND CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 fajitas

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill and brushing
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound skirt steak, cut into 4- to 6-inch-long pieces
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 bell peppers (assorted colors), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 large onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
12 to 16 small flour tortillas
Shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, salsa and guacamole, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Put the steak in a medium bowl. Place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet or a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a separate bowl. Divide the marinade between the steak and chicken and toss well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grates. Remove the steak and chicken from the marinade and season with salt. Grill, covered, 3 to 5 minutes per side for the steak and 6 to 7 minutes per side for the chicken. Transfer the steak and chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the bell peppers and onions with vegetable oil; season with salt. Cover and grill, turning, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the cutting board. Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, flipping once, 5 minutes. Slice the bell peppers and separate the onions into rings. Slice the steak and chicken. Serve the meat and vegetables with the tortillas and assorted toppings.

FAJITA MARINADE I



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Delicious fajita marinade made with lime juice, olive oil, and soy sauce, and spiced up with cayenne and black pepper. Makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup lime juice
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together the lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and liquid smoke flavoring. Stir in cayenne and black pepper.
  • Place desired meat in the marinade, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight. Cook as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FAJITA MARINADE



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A great fajita marinade for chicken or beef! This is intended to be enough to marinate 4 chicken breasts.

Provided by Kitkat

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon beef bouillon paste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch onion powder

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, water, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, beef bouillon paste, cumin, oregano, pepper, and onion powder together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASY FAJITA MARINADE



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I use this for beef or chicken. It's best to let the meat sit at least 8 hours. This is mild, so if your prefer spice, you can add some jalapenos or hot sauce.

Provided by Megans Mommy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash black pepper
1/3 cup salsa, chunky style
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a large Ziploc bag.
  • Add the meat.
  • Marinade 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove meat from marinade and cook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 69.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.4

BEEF FAJITA MARINADE - SUPER EASY!



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This is so easy to make and super delicious! I have posted an even easier chicken marinade that is great for chicken fajitas.

Provided by ELS7493

Categories     High Protein

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb skirt steak
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Trim fat from steak.
  • Pound steak lightly to tenderize.
  • Combine ingredients in gallon-size zipper baggie. Zip closed and shake well to combine.
  • Add meat to baggie.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Grill until desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 1758, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 43.2

EASY CHICKEN FAJITA MARINADE



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This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.

Provided by jmcdaneld

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, chili powder, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl to make a marinade. Place chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over chicken. Knead bag to coat chicken with marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken strips from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • Grill chicken on preheated grill until browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

TEX- MEX MARINADE FOR FAJITAS



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Lots of people love fajitas, and this marinade is great for beef flank steak, skirt steak, or chicken.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beef or 2 lbs chicken
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder, not a blend
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Marinate the beef or chicken in a large plastic baggie for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7177.1, Fat 753.9, SaturatedFat 282.7, Cholesterol 898.9, Sodium 2703.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 77.6

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