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Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

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Chicken and Steak Fajitas

Cultural Context

Fajitas originated in the Tex-Mex cuisine of the United States, influenced by Mexican cooking traditions. They are typically made with grilled meat and served with sautéed vegetables, wrapped in tortillas. This dish is popular for its vibrant flavors and is often enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations, making it a staple in both casual and festive dining.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb outside skirt steak
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium Roma tomato, diced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons WOW! seasoning
2 tablespoons OG seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

steak

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is usually more affordable.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive.

1

Trim the outside skirt steak and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 2.5 inches long.

2

Season the steak pieces with WOW! and OG seasoning.

3

Preheat the plancha until it's screaming hot.

4

Add a little vegetable oil to the hot plancha.

5

Place the seasoned steak on the plancha and spread them out.

6

Keep the steak moving on the plancha to avoid sticking and ensure even browning.

7

Add sliced onions to the plancha after the steak has started cooking, cooking them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until soft.

8

Add the bell peppers and Roma tomato to the plancha with the onions and mix everything together.

9

Turn down the heat on one side of the plancha to avoid overcooking the fajitas.

10

Warm the tortillas on the plancha, using the oil from the cooked fajitas for extra flavor.

11

Assemble the fajitas on a platter and add salsa if desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

FajitasFajita Platter
Local Name: fajitas de pollo y carne asada

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