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Fajitas

Cultural Context

Fajitas originated in the Tex-Mex cuisine of the United States, influenced by Mexican cooking traditions. They typically feature grilled meat served with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in tortillas. The dish has become popular for its vibrant flavors and communal style of serving, allowing diners to assemble their own tacos at the table.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs flank steak
2 cups bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
8 small tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chipotle, minced
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
2 ounces mezcal, for serving

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

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed peppers

Frozen mixed peppers can be more budget-friendly.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

1

Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

2

Cook the marinated steak on a wood-burning grill with mesquite and almond wood.

3

Slice the cooked steak into strips.

4

Sauté sliced bell peppers and onion until tender.

5

Warm the tortillas made fresh daily.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéingslicingwarming

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowlknifecutting boardmicrowave

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Sizzling FajitasFajita Platter
Local Name: fajitas

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