Ground Beef Fajitas
Ground Beef Fajitas are a quick, easy, and satisfying variation on the classic. It's sure to become a family favorite. Ready in 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment
- large heavy bottomed skillet
- sharp knives
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef *see notes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup salsa store bought * optional
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 small bell peppers, sliced any color!
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 Jalapeño, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped for garnish
- 8 tortillas fajita size
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- tomatoes
- refried beans
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart using a spatula. Add the seasonings. Cook the beef until it's no longer pink, This typically takes around 5-7 minutes. I like to leave the beef alone for a few minutes on the hot skillet to let it get a little crisp. Add the tomato paste, stir in well. Take off the heat, add in salsa. Mix well and put meat in a large bowl off to the side.
- In the same skillet, place it back on medium/high heat. Add 1 tsp oil. Add sliced bell peppers and onions and jalapeños. Leave the veggies alone for 4 minutes on high heat. This should give them a good char.
- Add in the minced garlic. Give it a good mix and let the peppers and onions continue to cook unbothered for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef back to the skillet with the peppers, mix well and bring the beef to heat, about 1-2 minutes. Turn off the stovetop and add any toppings of choice onto the fajita mix for garnish. *or you can serve it as is and keep toppings on the sides and build them as you go, either way works!
Notes
* ground venison, turkey or chicken will also work.
*you can also use a premixed fajita seasonings if you'd like to make it easier.
*serve over romaine lettuce or in lettuce wraps for low carb options.
Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or you can also store in an airtight ziplock in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2420IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 6mg