Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound lean beef, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8-12 small flour tortillas

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
5. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through.
6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
7. Serve the beef mixture on the warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Fajitas were first popularized in Texas in the 1970s.
• The word “fajita” is derived from the Spanish word “faja”, which means “belt” or “girdle”.
• Traditionally, fajitas are made with skirt steak, but other cuts of beef can also be used.