Fast Fabulous Fajitas Recipes

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FABULOUS FAJITAS

I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It's wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish. -Janie Reitz, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown steak in oil over medium heat. Place steak and drippings in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. , Cover and cook on high until meat is almost tender, 2 hours. Add red pepper and onion; cover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 hour. , Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large onion, julienned
8 mini flour tortillas (5 inches)
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeno pepper and avocado

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS

I've been making chicken fajitas on the stove with packaged taco seasoning for years but always had so much clean up afterwards. This was not only better tasting, but also easier to clean up and way more satisfying! Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Taco sauce optional.

Provided by Nancy Ball

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the bottom of a 10x14 glass dish. Add chicken strips.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic granules, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture over the chicken. Add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green chiles. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 561.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon garlic granules, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes for chili
1 large onion, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

PRESSURE-COOKER FABULOUS FAJITAS

When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 fajitas.

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss steak with cumin, salt, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meat in batches and remove. Add water, lemon juice and garlic to cooker; stir to loosen any browned bits. Press cancel. Return beef to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes., Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove steak with a slotted spoon; keep warm., Add red pepper and onion to cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Serve vegetables and steak with tortillas and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
1 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado and jalapeno peppers, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes

FAST FABULOUS FAJITAS

These fajitas are so tasty and so easy to make and so colorful. Very good dinner for entertaining friends and family.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. Use a large baking pan and spread out chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Must be in single layer. If can't be in single layer, use 2 baking pans that can be in the oven at the same time.
  • 3. Mix up chicken, peppers, and onion and drizzle olive oil over all.
  • 4. Mix up oregano, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Sprinkle over all the mixture on oven pans. Toss meat, veges, and oil, until completely coated.
  • 5. Bake for 10 minutes. Use spatula and stir up everything. Bake for another 5 minutes.
  • 6. Turn oven to broil and broil for about 3 minutes until everything is a little charred and crispy.
  • 7. Ready for everyone to make their own fajitas using corn or flour tortillas depending upon your individual preference..

2 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced into strips
4 bell peppers, 1 each of yellow, orange, red, and green; sliced in thin strips
5 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 medium sweet onions, sliced thinly
flour or corn tortillas
2 avocadoes, sliced thinly
sour cream
salsa
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
tomatoes, sliced thinly
green onions, cut into 1/4 inch lengths

FABULOUS BEEF FAJITAS

It's a breeze to make with the no-fuss Italian dressing marinade and fast-cooking sirloin steak.-Lorna Nault, Chesterton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup salad dressing and chili powder; add steak. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining salad dressing until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm., Drain steak, discarding marinade. In the skillet, saute steak for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Spoon meat and vegetables down the center of tortillas; fold in sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

MAMA'S FAB-U-LOUS FAJITAS

My fajitas are finally perfected, it doesn't get any better than this! Fo' sho'! Serve in tortillas with picante sauce or salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and maybe guacamole.

Provided by mrsderrer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add skirt steak, onion, and red bell peppers; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Remove steak, onion, and peppers from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil shimmers. Cook and stir steak in hot oil until browned on all sides and still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and peppers in hot oil until just tender but still crisp to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Return meat to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 20.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ 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

FABULOUS FAJITAS

My kids hate onions and peppers, but they LOVE these fajitas. Pita breads, where available, can be substituted for tortillas.

Provided by APIED

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
  • Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
  • Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

FABULOUS FAJITAS

From Taste of Home magazine. Haven't tried this, but fajitas in the slow cooker sounds interesting!

Provided by KeeperAtHome

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



Fabulous Fajitas image

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the steak in oil. Place steak and drippings in a slow cooker.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Add green pepper and onion; cover and cook for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions; spoon beef and vegetables down the center of tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Fold in sides of tortillas and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 267, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 34.6

1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
6 -8 flour tortillas (7 inches)
shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes (optional)

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



Flavorful Chicken Fajitas image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

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