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Beef Fajitas with Caramelized Onions and Peppers
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced flank steak to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine the spices with the beef.
- Return the caramelized onions and peppers to the skillet with the beef. Pour the fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave according to package instructions.
- To serve, spoon the beef and caramelized onion and pepper mixture onto the warm tortillas. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious beef fajitas with caramelized onions and peppers!
Beef fajitas with caramelized onions and peppers have a rich history rooted in the culinary traditions of Northern Mexico and Texas. This sizzling dish is a flavorful combination of tender beef, sweet caramelized onions, and vibrant peppers, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Renowned chefs like Diana Kennedy and Rick Bayless have popularized this dish, infusing it with their own unique twists. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, where skilled chefs expertly balance the smoky, charred flavors of the beef with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and peppers. The key to perfecting this dish lies in achieving the ideal balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, making it a must-try for any fajita enthusiast.
35 min
4
450 calories
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