Mama’s Fab-u-lous Fajitas

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 17
Mama's Fab-u-lous Fajitas - a delicious Mexican dish perfect for a family dinner
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds beef skirt steak , cut across the grain into 1/2-inch strips
1 yellow onion , cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 red bell peppers , cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil , divided , or as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
345
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
Mama's Fab-u-lous Fajitas are a flavorful Mexican dish that originated from the Texan ranch lands south of the border. This dish consists of beef skirt steak marinated in a blend of jalapeno peppers, lime juice, and cumin, then pan-seared with onions and red bell peppers. This dish is perfect for a family dinner and can be served with your favorite toppings such as cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, garlic, and cumin.
2.In a large plastic bag, place the beef skirt steak strips with half of the lime juice mixture. Marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
3.In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onion strips for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
4.Add the red bell pepper strips to the skillet, mixing the onions and peppers together. Fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
5.Remove the onions and peppers from the skillet and set aside.
6.In the same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the beef strips from the marinade and fry for 3-4 minutes until brown and cooked through.
7.Add the onion and pepper mixture back into the skillet with the beef strips. Mix everything together and cook for an additional minute or so.
8.Serve the fajitas hot with your favorite toppings such as cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

PROS

Mama’s Fab-u-lous Fajitas are a delicious and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.

The beef skirt steak is a flavorful cut of meat that is lean and high in protein.

Red bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and antioxidants.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium depending on the toppings that are used like cheese or sour cream.

The beef skirt steak can be a tough cut of meat if not cooked correctly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mama’s Fab-u-lous Fajitas are a great source of lean protein and vitamins.
The peppers are also high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants which can help in digestion, aid in reducing inflammation, and promote overall health.
Jalapeno peppers can also help boost metabolism and are a good source of vitamin C.

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