Beef fajitas are a classic Tex-Mex dish that combines marinated strips of beef with sautéed peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Flour tortillas
- Toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave.
- To assemble the fajitas, place a spoonful of the beef and vegetable mixture onto a warm tortilla. Top with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Roll up the tortilla and enjoy your delicious beef fajitas!
Interesting Facts
Fajitas originated in Texas, where Mexican cowboys would cook strips of beef over an open fire.
The word 'fajita' actually means 'little belt' or 'little sash' in Spanish, referring to the strips of beef used in the dish.