Classic Fajitas

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Tex Mex fajitas were first made with skirt steak and eaten by ranch hands. Fajitas now include steak, chicken, shrimp, fish, and even vegetables as fillings. McCormick® Fajita Seasoning brings together a classic blend of peppers and a hint of lime that adds savory Southwestern flavor to the fajita filling of your choice

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 fajitas

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons McCormick® Fajita Seasoning, divided

  • ½ teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Oregano Leaves

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak or boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

  • 1 medium onion, cut in thin strips

  • 1 bell pepper, cut in thin strips

  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Recommended:

  • Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream

Directions

  1. Combine 4 teaspoons fajita seasoning with oregano, oil and vinegar in a bowl or self-closing plastic bag. Add beef or chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lift meat strips from marinade and place in heated skillet. Saute over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning over meat strips. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes longer or until meat is done and vegetables tender.

  3. Place some mixture in center of warm tortillas. Garnish, if desired. Fold over sides of tortilla. Serve with black beans and rice or corn and black bean salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

480 Calories
25g Fat
40g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 829mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 433mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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