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Fajitas Texanas Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time1h
Serves4

Fajitas Texanas is a popular Mexican dish featuring marinated and grilled meats, typically served with sautéed vegetables and warm tortillas. This version includes a combination of chicken, steak, and shrimp, along with colorful bell peppers and onions, providing a flavorful and vibrant meal option. Here's how to make it at home.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Main Ingredients

Method

Marinade Preparation

1

Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

2

Marinate the Meats

Place the sliced chicken, steak, and shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the meats and seal the bag. Ensure the meats are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Cooking

3

Grill the Vegetables

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and set aside.

4

Grill the Meats

In the same grill, add the marinated chicken, steak, and shrimp. Grill for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and nice grill marks appear. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), and shrimp should be opaque.

5

Combine Ingredients

Once the meats are cooked, add the grilled vegetables back to the grill, mixing everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Serving

6

Prepare the Plates

Serve the grilled fajitas on a platter, topped with crumbled queso fresco. On the side, arrange portions of cooked rice, black refried beans, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.

7

Tortilla Preparation

Warm the blue corn or flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

8

Garnishing

Garnish the plates with lime wedges or fresh cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.