Fajita Tacos Recipe
Choice of chicken, steak or shrimp sauteed with salsa roja, white onions, red peppers, poblano peppers over romaine lettuce and finished with a tequila lime sauce and cilantro and topped with guacamole & sour cream. Comes with three tacos.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Sauces
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Slice the Vegetables
Thinly slice the white onion, red bell pepper, and poblano pepper. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Protein
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the protein and cook until done (approximately 5-7 minutes for chicken and steak; 3-4 minutes for shrimp). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary. Add the sliced onions, red peppers, and poblano peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine with Salsa
Return the cooked protein back to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the salsa roja, tequila, and lime juice. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Tacos
Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, place a handful of romaine lettuce, followed by a generous portion of the protein and vegetable mixture. Top with cilantro, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately with any extra salsa on the side.