Beef or Chicken Fajitas
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Beef or Chicken Fajitas

★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviewsMexican
2h 15mPrep
🍳6mCook
2h 21mTotal
🍽8Serves
🔥833Kcal

About This Recipe

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.

Weeknight< 4 Hours

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the first 7 ingredients to make marinade.

  2. 2

    Slice Chicken or beef into strips.

  3. 3

    Add to marinade and marinate for 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Quickly saute onions and peppers in oil until lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Remove from pan.

  6. 6

    Saute marinated meat about 4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Toss with vegetables.

  8. 8

    Spoon into flour tortillas.

  9. 9

    Serve with avocado slices and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

🔥
833
Calories
Protein11 g
Fat79 g
Carbohydrates22 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium221 mg

💡 Chef Tips

  • 1Read through the full recipe before starting — it makes the process much smoother.
  • 2Prep all your ingredients before you begin cooking (mise en place).
  • 3Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • 4This recipe serves 8 — scale up or down as needed.

Ingredients

14 items
  • garlic powder1
  • seasoning salt1 1/2
  • ground cumin1 1/2
  • chili powder1/2
  • crushed red pepper flakes1/2
  • lemon juice2
  • beef2
  • chicken1 1/2
  • onion3 -4
  • green pepper1/2
  • flour tortillas1/2
  • avocados8
  • salsa2
  • sour cream

At a Glance

🏷
Mexican
Category
5.0 / 5
Rating
💬
43
Reviews
🍽
8
Servings
2h 15m
Prep Time
🍳
6m
Cook Time

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