Fajita Burrito Recipe
Sizzling tender steak or chicken strips with grilled onions and fresh poblano peppers, stuffed into a large flour tortilla and lavished with red sauce and melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with Spanish rice and sour cream topping.
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Ingredients
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Fajita Burrito Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Slice the steak or chicken into thin strips. Slice the poblano peppers and onion into thin strips as well.
- 2
Marinate the Meat
In a bowl, combine the meat with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and poblano peppers, cooking until softened and slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Meat
In the same skillet, add the marinated meat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Assemble the Burritos
Lay a tortilla flat and add a portion of the cooked meat, grilled vegetables, a generous scoop of red sauce, and a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
- 6
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled burritos in a baking dish. Pour extra red sauce over the top and sprinkle additional cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fajita burritos hot with Spanish rice on the side and a dollop of sour cream on top.
