Stove Top Fajitas Recipe

Name: Stove Top Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Beef or Chicken, cut into strips; 2 tbsp Vegetable or Olive oil; 4 oz Mushrooms, sliced; 2 each Onions, sliced; 1 each Bell Pepper, sliced; 1 each Tomato, diced; 1 Salt & Pepper to taste; 1 tbsp Onion Powder; 1/2 cup Lime Juice; 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable or Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1 lb Beef or Chicken, cut into strips
2 tbsp Vegetable or Olive oil
4 oz Mushrooms, sliced
2 each Onions, sliced
1 each Bell Pepper, sliced
1 each Tomato, diced
1 Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Onion Powder
1/2 cup Lime Juice
1 tbsp Granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Vegetable or Olive Oil

1
Combine the lime juice, granulated garlic, onion powder, cumin and cayenne pepper in a bowl and whisk together.
2
Then slowly whisk in the oil.
3
Pour marinade over meat, seal and refrigerate for at least four hours and up to overnight.
4
Place second measure of oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke.
5
Drain the marinade and place the meat into the hot skillet.
6
Reduce heat to medium-high.
7
Season with salt and pepper and cook meat for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
8
Add the mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until fork tender.
9
Add the diced tomatoes and cook approximately 1 more minute, just until the tomato is heated through.
10
Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
11
Suggestions: Serve with warm tortillas, salsa (recipe available on my profile), sour cream, guacamole or any other suitable items of your liking.

385

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Beef or Chicken, cut into strips, 2 tbsp Vegetable or Olive oil, 4 oz Mushrooms, sliced, 2 each Onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Stove Top 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stove Top Fajitas

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Variations & substitutions

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