Certainly! Here are step-by-step instructions for making both Mexican Cheese Fajitas and Vegetable Fajitas:
Mexican Cheese Fajitas:
Ingredients:
For the Fajita Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breasts or steak, thinly sliced (you can also use shrimp or a combination of these)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 large flour tortillas
For the Toppings (Optional):
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Fajita Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a fajita seasoning blend.
2. Cook the Fajita Filling:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken or steak and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked meat from the skillet and set it aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables**:
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the vegetables.
- Sauté the vegetables until they become tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Combine the Fajita Filling:
- Return the cooked meat to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- Stir everything together to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the meat through.
5. Warm Tortillas:
- While the filling is cooking, heat the flour tortillas. You can wrap them in a damp kitchen towel and microwave them for about 30 seconds or warm them in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
6. Assemble the Mexican Cheese Fajitas:
- Place a tortilla on a plate.
- Spoon the fajita filling onto the center of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese on top.
- Add any desired toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, and cilantro.
7. Fold and Serve:
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up the bottom to create a fajita package.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Vegetable Fajitas:
Ingredients:
For the Fajita Filling:
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large flour tortillas
For the Toppings(Optional):
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
Follow the same steps as for Mexican Cheese Fajitas**, substituting the meat with the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté the vegetables with the fajita seasoning until they are tender and slightly charred.
Assemble the Vegetable Fajitas:
- Place a tortilla on a plate.
- Spoon the sautéed vegetable filling onto the center of the tortilla.
- Add any desired toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Fold and Serve:
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up the bottom to create a fajita package.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and vegetable filling.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Enjoy your homemade Mexican Cheese Fajitas and Vegetable Fajitas! These versatile and flavorful dishes are perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.