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Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) packet of fajita seasoning
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips (mix of colors for a vibrant dish)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef for 4-5 minutes, breaking up until no longer pink.
- Drain excess grease from cooked beef.
- Add fajita seasoning, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer beef to a plate, scraping the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet, add water and lime juice, and cook for another minute.
- Serve in warm tortillas with toppings.
Notes
For more flavor, create your own fajita spice blend.
Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
Feel free to try different proteins like chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70