Spicy Beef Fajitas Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower; 2 yellow or red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, very thinly sliced crosswise (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound cooked flank steak (see page 194), thinly sliced against the grain; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Assorted accompaniments such as sour cream, salsa, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges

Servings: persons

8 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 yellow or red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, very thinly sliced crosswise (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound cooked flank steak (see page 194), thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Assorted accompaniments such as sour cream, salsa, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges

1
Hold each tortilla with tongs and heat over a gas-burner flame until warm.
2
(Alternatively, wrap stacked tortillas in foil, and heat in a 375F oven.)
3
Wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
5
Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and coriander; season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook, tossing, until vegetables are tender and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Add steak and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
8
Add lime juice, and stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
9
Serve beef mixture with tortillas and accompaniments, as desired.

1250

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower, 2 yellow or red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced lengthwise, 1 red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Beef Fajitas

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