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Beef Fajitas
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced flank steak, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the fajita seasoning.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated steak and vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the steak is cooked to your desired level of doneness and the vegetables are tender.
- While the steak and vegetables are cooking, warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Once the steak and vegetables are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat.
- To assemble the fajitas, spoon the steak and vegetable mixture onto the warm tortillas.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Fold the tortillas over the filling and serve immediately.
Beef fajitas have a rich history rooted in the culinary traditions of Northern Mexico and Texas. This sizzling dish is believed to have originated in the ranch lands of South and West Texas, where Mexican cowboys, or vaqueros, would grill skirt steak over an open flame. The dish gained popularity in the 1930s when it was introduced to the menu at the iconic Ninfa's restaurant in Houston. Today, the best beef fajitas can be found in authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants across Texas, where skilled chefs marinate the beef in a flavorful blend of lime juice, garlic, and spices before grilling it to perfection. The key to a great beef fajita lies in the quality of the meat and the seasoning, as well as the art of the grill master in achieving that perfect charred exterior and juicy, tender interior. Whether served on a sizzling platter with onions and peppers or wrapped in warm tortillas with fresh salsa and guacamole, beef fajitas continue to be a beloved dish that captures the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine.
30 min
4
380 calories
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