Fantastic Beef Fajitas

Name: Fantastic Beef Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fajitas, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 1/4-inch strips; MARINADE:; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; FAJITAS:; 1/2 medium onion, sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 8 flour tortilla shells, warmed; 2 avocados, peeled and sliced; Salsa; Sour cream

The first time I made these, my family couldn’t get enough, so the next time I made a double batch. This is a favorite for me because it comes together so fast. It would be great for entertaining, too. —Marla Brenneman, Goshen, Indiana

Ingredients

1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 1/4-inch strips
MARINADE:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FAJITAS:
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 flour tortilla shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Salsa
Sour cream

Directions

In a large resealable bag, combine marinade ingredients; add beef. Seal and refrigerate for 3-6 hours or overnight, turning several times.
Discard marinade. In a skillet, saute onion and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove from pan. Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Add remaining oil and saute meat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Return vegetables to pan and heat through.
To assemble, place a spoonful of meat and vegetable mixture on a warmed tortilla and top with avocado, salsa and sour cream. Roll tortilla around filling.

Nutrition Facts

2 fajitas: 731 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Fantastic Beef Fajitas in Country Woman January/February 1991

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greatwithoutgluten

Dec 16, 2017

Tasty and easy. I will make these again.
LPHJKitchen

Feb 16, 2017

These were SO easy and tasty! I prefer mildly spiced foods and this was perfect for me. My husband likes it a bit hotter so he topped his fajitas with some chipotle pepper powder.
ktype

Aug 11, 2015

Marinade is very good!
Punkyjoe81

Mar 29, 2014

My family loved these fajitas! The marinade is delicious, and I served the fajitas with homemade pico de gallo. Instead of pan-frying the steak and veggies, I used a grill plate. I'll be making this recipe again soon!
lolohiser

Nov 19, 2013

Needs more zip!!
Igraine32

Jul 1, 2013

I kept craving more of these.
miss.pat

May 27, 2013

this was easy and it will be a recipe i will share with friends and family
Devildancer

May 22, 2013

These were very good. I just fried the beef and served with sweet onion and red pepper and all the fixings. Sliced cheese as well. Yummy
lisa53202

May 9, 2013

Very tasty! Next time I will include the avacados; I'm sure they will be even better.
michmedic

May 6, 2013

These Were Very Good! I Would Recommend Them To Anyone.ForThose Saying It's Not "Mexican", you Clearly HaveNoIdea About The History Of FajitasFajita Is Simply A Term For Strips Of Meat Grilled And Served On A Corn Or Flour Tortilla. There Is No Right Or Wing Way. And It's Not Mexican - It's Tex-Mex. Get With The Program.