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Fajitas

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Fajitas originated among Mexican ranch workers in Texas, who grilled the skirt steak, an inexpensive cut, over open fire as part of their wages.

Sizzling strips of marinated beef or chicken grilled with peppers and onion, served with warm tortillas for wrapping — a lively, interactive Mexican favourite.

Authentic Mexico Fajitas recipe
Prep
1 hr marinating
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
435 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

600gskirt steak or chicken breast, sliced
2bell peppers, sliced
1onion, sliced
2limes, juiced
2 tspfajita seasoning
8flour tortillas

Method

1

Marinate the meat in lime juice and fajita seasoning for at least 1 hour.

2

Cook the meat over high heat until charred and just cooked through, then set aside.

3

Stir-fry peppers and onion in the same pan until softened and lightly charred.

4

Return the meat to the pan, toss together, and serve sizzling hot with warm tortillas.

Chef's Tip

Cook over the highest heat your pan can handle — proper charring is central to fajitas' signature smoky flavour.

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