Ultimate Tex-Mex Cookout Dinner: Firecracker Fajita Fiesta

Ultimate Tex-Mex Cookout Dinner: Firecracker Fajita Fiesta

This advanced Tex-Mex recipe features sizzling steak and chicken fajitas loaded with pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheese. It's a sensory experience that transports you to a bustling street-food stand or a cozy backyard cookout.

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

Allergens

Dairy (cheese), Gluten (flour tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the flank steak and chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, and add the vegetable oil.
  3. Sear the steak and chicken for 4 5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the bell pepper and onion strips for 5 7 minutes or until tender.
  5. Assemble your fajitas: warm flour tortillas, add steak and chicken, cooked veggies, pico de gallo, guacamole, and shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to adjust seasonings to your preference - this recipe is designed to be versatile!

Notes

Feel free to add black beans, rice, or refried beans for a more filling meal.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish is inspired by the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, which combines traditional Mexican ingredients and techniques with Texas-sized portions.