Tex-Mex Fiesta Fajitas with Chipotle Lime Cream

Tex-Mex Fiesta Fajitas with Chipotle Lime Cream

Discover the ultimate Tex-Mex Fiesta Fajita recipe with chipotle lime cream that's perfect for a Friday night tailgate or a secret restaurant experience at home.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican

Allergens

Dairy (in the chipotle lime cream)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the steak into thin strips, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Thinly slice the bell peppers and onion.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  4. Grill the steak until desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from heat and let rest.
  5. Grill the vegetables until tender, approximately 3 4 minutes.
  6. Slice the rested steak into thin strips.
  7. Assemble fajitas with steak, grilled veggies, cilantro, and a dollop of chipotle lime cream. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Chef’s Insight

To add extra smoky flavor, marinate the beef in your favorite barbecue sauce before grilling.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace beef with portobello mushrooms or grilled zucchini and bell peppers.

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas are a staple Tex-Mex dish that originated in Mexico and became popular in the United States during the 20th century.