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Fajitas

A delicious and vibrant dish featuring marinated grilled meat served with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 1 pound sirloin steak sliced into strips
Vegetables
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas
  • 8 small flour tortillas
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup salsa

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Marinate the Meat
  1. Add the sliced chicken and steak to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Meat
  1. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated meat for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Fajitas
  1. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with grilled meat, sautéed vegetables, and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with lime wedges and additional toppings as desired.

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