Description
Try the Lupe Tortilla Fajita Recipe – make tasty fajitas at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for family dinners. Yummy and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak or chicken breast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
Marinade Preparation:
- In a bowl, combine vegetable oil, lime juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the skirt steak or chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to infuse the flavors into the meat.
Preparing the Fajita Fillings:
- Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers until they’re tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Cooking the Fajitas:
- In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
- Cook the skirt steak or chicken breast in the skillet for about 4-6 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the meat into thin strips, ensuring it’s cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Assembling the Fajitas:
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- Warm the tortillas either in a skillet or in the microwave.
- Place a few slices of the cooked meat on each tortilla.
- Top the meat with the sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Add optional toppings like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling, tucking in the sides to create a neat bundle.
Notes
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Customize Your Fajitas: Fajitas are all about personalization. Feel free to add your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or even a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Tortilla Choices: While warm flour tortillas are traditional, you can also use corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas for a different flavor and texture.
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Slicing the Meat: Slicing the cooked meat against the grain (perpendicular to the natural muscle fibers) ensures maximum tenderness in each bite.
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Marinating Time: Marinating the meat for longer, such as overnight, will intensify the flavors. However, marinating for at least 1 hour is sufficient.
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Make It a Meal: Serve your fajitas with traditional sides like Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
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Skillet Maintenance: If you’re using a cast-iron skillet, remember to properly season it to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
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Grill Option: You can also cook the marinated meat on a grill for that authentic smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 381kcal
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Sodium: 633mg
- Fat: 22.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4g
- Carbohydrates: 12.1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32.2g
- Cholesterol: 67mg