Fajitas Recipe
Sizzling beef, chicken, or shrimp served with peppers and onions.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Marinade
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Protein
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- 2
Add Protein
Add beef strips, chicken breast, or shrimp to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Prepare Vegetables
While the protein is marinating, slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Protein
In the same skillet, add the marinated protein. Cook for about 5-7 minutes for beef or chicken, or 3-4 minutes for shrimp, until cooked through and slightly charred. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Once the protein is cooked, return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Fajitas
Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave. Serve the sizzling protein and vegetable mixture with tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side for guests to assemble their own fajitas.
