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beef fajitas

Recipe by
Irana Grenier
Garden Valley, CA

I live in New Mexico now, so I thought, well... it's time to start cooking!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beef fajitas

  • 8 md
    flour tortillas
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 md
    onion, thinly sliced
  • 2
    red or green bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 lb
    beef stir-fry or fajita
  • 1 lg
    jalapeno, seeded, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • plain yogurt
  • 1 pkg
    4-cheese shred

How To Make beef fajitas

  • 1
    In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over med heat.
  • 2
    Cook garlic, onion, bell peppers and jalapeno until the onion is translucent and peppers are crisp-tender (I sometimes steam them to get them to cook faster); remove from pan.
  • 3
    Add the remaining oil; brown the beef for 2 minutes. Stir in herbs, spices and lime juice.
  • 4
    Return vegetables to the skillet, heat through and serve in tortillas with yogurt and cheese.
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