Description
Flavorful fajitas made with seasoned ground beef and fresh bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- Serving tortillas or rice, avocado/guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break apart, until browned.
- Add in all spices and stir well to coat. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Drain the grease.
- Add in vegetable oil, onion, and bell peppers.
- Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add beef back in and stir well.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- These fajitas can also be served over rice for a delicious alternative.
- Customize toppings to your preference for an even better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg