Jul 13 2026
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Fajitas Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time45m
Serves4

grilled peppers and onions, choice of tortilla, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans, romaine, pico de gallo, mixed cheese

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Ingredients

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Fajitas

Cilantro Lime Rice

Bacon Charro Beans

Garnishes

Method

Fajitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

  2. 2

    Cook the Protein

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken or steak seasoned with fajita seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let rest.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onions. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Combine and Warm Tortillas

    Slice the cooked chicken or steak and return it to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix everything together and warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

Cilantro Lime Rice Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

  2. 6

    Fluff and Season Rice

    Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

Bacon Charro Beans Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook the Bacon

    In a pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 8

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 9

    Add Beans and Seasoning

    Add canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed), cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 10

    Finish with Bacon

    Stir in the crispy bacon and let it heat through before serving.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 11

    Assemble the Fajitas

    On each tortilla, layer the fajitas mix, cilantro lime rice, bacon charro beans, shredded romaine, pico de gallo, and mixed cheese.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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