Fajitas are a delicious Mexican dish typically made with marinated grilled meat, onions, and bell peppers, all wrapped in a tortilla. Here's a step-by-step guide to making fajitas:
Ingredients:
1.5 pounds (680 grams) of boneless chicken breast or skirt steak (you can also use shrimp or tofu)
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 large onion
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of lime juice
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Flour tortillas
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Slice the chicken or steak: If using chicken, slice it into thin strips. If using skirt steak, slice it against the grain into thin strips. Place the sliced meat in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Prep the vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
Heat the oil: In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Cook the meat: Remove the marinated meat from the bowl, shaking off any excess marinade. Cook the meat in the hot skillet for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove the cooked meat from the skillet and set it aside.
Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook them for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
Combine the meat and vegetables: Return the cooked meat to the skillet with the vegetables and toss them together. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Warm the tortillas: You can heat the tortillas in the oven or microwave, or you can warm them directly on the stovetop over low heat in a dry skillet.
Serve: Place a scoop of the meat and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla. Add your desired toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. Fold the tortilla over the filling and enjoy!
Remember, you can customize your fajitas by adding or substituting ingredients according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade fajitas!