Stir Fried Beef Fajitas

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 11
Stir Fried Beef Fajitas
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt , divided
1 lb flank steak , cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 green peppers , thinly sliced
1 -2 jalapeno pepper , seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion , thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
628
Sugar
4g
Fat
40g
Stir Fried Beef Fajitas are a Tex-Mex recipe that has gained popularity across the United States. This recipe involves marinating flank steak with spices and lime juice, and then stir-frying with green peppers, jalapeno pepper, and red onion. The beef mixture is served in warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro. This meal is a great option for busy weeknights and is also perfect for entertaining guests. You could also try adding other veggies such as mushrooms, zucchini, or corn to mix things up. Finally, if you prefer a milder taste, you could skip the jalapeno pepper and replace it with a sweet pepper.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2.Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3.When the oil is hot, add half of the flank steak and stir-fry for 4-6 minutes, or until cooked through.
4.Remove the cooked steak from the skillet or wok, and repeat with the remaining steak and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
5.Add the green peppers, jalapeno pepper, and red onion to the skillet or wok.
6.Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the veggies are cooked through and slightly caramelized.
7.Add the cooked steak back to the skillet or wok, and toss with the veggies to combine.
8.Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a griddle.
9.Serve the beef mixture in the warmed tortillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro on top.

PROS

Stir-fried beef fajitas are a quick and easy meal to make that is packed with flavor.

The recipe is also versatile, allowing for a range of veggies and toppings to be used.

CONS

This recipe uses flank steak, which can be expensive, and also requires a fair amount of clean-up due to the many veggies involved.

It is also a higher-calorie meal due to the tortillas, sour cream, and oil used to cook the beef.

Finally, some may find the jalapeno pepper too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this recipe is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Flank steak is also a lean cut of beef, which means it is lower in fat than other cuts of steak.
The veggies included in this recipe are also great sources of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.

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