Vaquero Beef Fajitas Recipes

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FANTASTIC BEEF FAJITAS



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The first time I made these, my family couldn't get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. -Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 1/4-inch strips
MARINADE:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 flour tortilla shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Salsa
Sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through. , To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BEST BEEF FAJITAS



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"My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night," Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. "They're the best I've ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1 beef flank steak (1/2 pound)
1/2 each medium sweet red and green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Sour cream, salsa and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a shallow dish; add beef and turn to coat. Pour remaining marinade into another dish; add peppers and onion and turn to coat. Cover dishes; refrigerate beef and vegetables overnight., Drain and discard marinade; set vegetables aside. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Thinly slice steak across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with vegetables; roll up. Serve with sour cream, salsa and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BEEF FAJITAS



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This yummy steak filling is sure to tingle your taste buds. It's easy to make ahead and when ready, it cooks quickly for a filling meal. Optional: serve with shredded lettuce or any condiments of your choice.

Provided by CookingQueen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (8 ounce) boneless New York strip steaks, cut into thin strips
8 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, or more as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak strips, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef in hot skillet until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve cooked beef with tortillas, salsa and Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1450.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MARINATED GRILLED BEEF FAJITAS



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With proper marination and quick cooking, these fajitas come out tender and delicious. Prep time incudes minimum marinading time.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup beer
6 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb flank steak
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
8 flour tortillas
salsa
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • Combine beer, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro.
  • Add steak to the marinade, turning to coat.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add bell peppers and onion.
  • Cook, stirring occasionaly until tender.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Remove steak from marinade and grill until med-rare to medium.
  • Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut steak into thin strips across the grain.
  • Serve with tortillas, onions and peppers, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 484, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30.7

BEEF FAJITAS



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We have this easy and delicious Mexican dish often served with beans and rice. The better cut of meat you use, the more tender it is.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 Fajitas

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb beef steak, thinly sliced into strips
1 medium onion (I prefer the taste of red onions)
1 large green bell pepper
1 large tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons water
warmed tortilla
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Steps:

  • Partially freeze meat for easier slicing.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
  • Add steak strips to the oil.
  • Stir-fry until meat loses its pink color.
  • Remove meat from pan.
  • Add additional oil to the pan if needed.
  • Cook onions and bell pepper until crisp tender.
  • Return meat to pan.
  • Add the water, chili powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook and stir until the water is gone.
  • Stir in the tomatoes.
  • Heat through.
  • Place some of the meat in a warm tortilla leaving the bottom half free.
  • Top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Fold sides and bottom in leaving the top open.

BEEF FAJITAS



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Make and share this Beef Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chefpooky

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb beef flank steak
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/2 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 8-inch flour tortillas
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and cut into rings
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Partilly freeze meat, then thinly slice it across the grain into strips. Place strips into a plastic bag.
  • For marinade combine the Italian dressing,salsa,lemon juice & worcestersire sauce. Pour over meat in bag. Let it marinade for a minimum of 6 hours, I prefer 24.
  • Wrap tortilla in foil, place in a 350 oven for 10 miniutes.
  • Pour some cooking oil in a large skillet and add onion.cook for 1-2 minutes, add bell pepper strips and cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until crisp tender. remove from skillet.
  • Place half the undrained beef strips into hot skillet. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until desired doneness. Remove and drain. Repeat with remaining beef.
  • To serve, fill warm tortillas with beef mixture and onion and pepper strips. If desired, add some sour cream and cheese and some more salsa. roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 973.4, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.6

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