Fabulous Fajitas Recipes

FABULOUS BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup salad dressing and chili powder; add steak. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining salad dressing until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm., Drain steak, discarding marinade. In the skillet, saute steak for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables down the center of tortillas; fold in sides.

FABULOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
• Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
• Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

FABULOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. , Cover and cook on high until meat is almost tender, 2 hours. Add red pepper and onion; cover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 hour. , Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center. Top as desired.

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

MAMA'S FAB-U-LOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add skirt steak, onion, and red bell peppers; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Remove steak, onion, and peppers from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
• Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil shimmers. Cook and stir steak in hot oil until browned on all sides and still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and peppers in hot oil until just tender but still crisp to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Return meat to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

PRESSURE-COOKER FABULOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss steak with cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meat in batches and remove. Add water, lemon juice and garlic to cooker; stir to loosen any browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes., Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove steak with a slotted spoon; keep warm., Add red pepper and onion to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Serve vegetables and steak with tortillas and desired toppings.

FABULOUS STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Spray a large, non-stick skillet with olive oil spray and add 2 teaspoons olive oil; Add the onions and green peppers and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
• Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute more; (this can be done a day ahead and reheated) Or kept warm while steaks are grilling.
• Grill the meat to rare to medium rare as you like; then remove from heat and cut into strips on a cutting board.
• Add the hot cooked steak and cilantro to the warm peppers and onion and mix together in skillet, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, just to blend flavors.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas, sour cream, salsa and avocados as garnishes.

FABULOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• Cut chicken or steak into 3/4" strips. Place in a bowl or recloseable bag with lime juice, farlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour for chicken, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or more for flank or skirt steak.
• Heat grill or pan to high. Brush grill lightly with oil or coat bottom of pan lightly with oil.
• Put chicken or steak on grill or in pan and cook until no longer pink.
• Add vegetables, cooking until just tender and onions and peppers begin to caramelize.
• Serve immediately on tortillas with salsa and sour cream to garnish.

FABULOUS FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the steak in oil. Place steak and drippings in a slow cooker.
• Add lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
• Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender.
• Add green pepper and onion; cover and cook for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
• Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center of tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Fold in sides of tortillas and serve immediately.