Flame-Kissed Tex-Mex Fajita Feast

Flame-Kissed Tex-Mex Fajita Feast

Discover a delicious copycat recipe for a Flame-Kissed Tex-Mex Fajita Feast that brings the excitement of street food to your backyard grill. This unforgettable dish is perfect for a Friday night tailgate or cozy gathering with friends and family.

Time: 1. Prep Time: 20 minutes 2. Cook Time: 15 minutes 3. Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American

Allergens

Dairy (sour cream), Gluten (tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 lbs beef skirt steak 2. 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced 3. 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced 4. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 5. 3 tbsp fajita seasoning 6. 4 tbsp olive oil 7. 8 large flour tortillas 8. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 9. 1 cup sour cream 10. 2 cups guacamole 11. 1 lime, cut into wedges 12. 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 13. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the beef skirt steak with 2 tbsp fajita seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium high heat and brush with olive oil.
  3. Grill the marinated steak until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  4. On the preheated grill, cook mushrooms and bell peppers with 1 tbsp fajita seasoning for 3 4 minutes until tender. Add onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside.
  5. Assemble your fajitas by placing a layer of steak, vegetables, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lime wedges, and cilantro on each tortilla. Fold in half and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and add-ins to create a fajita feast that's uniquely yours.

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh from the grill, so gather your friends and family for an unforgettable Tex-Mex cookout experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas originated in Mexico and became popular in the United States during the 1960s when Texans adapted the dish for their tastes, using beef skirt steak and serving it with tortillas.