Ingredients and Weight:
1 pound of beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 jalapenos, chopped
1 packet fajita seasoning mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 flour tortillas
Lettuce, tomatoes, and other toppings of choice (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef slices and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the onions and bell peppers to the same pan and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Return the beef to the pan along with the chopped jalapenos and fajita seasoning mix. Stir to combine and cook for another 10 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in fresh lime juice.
- Serve the beef fajitas on flour tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, and other desired toppings.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming all ingredients are used for 8 people)
Calories: 450kcal
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 30g
Fiber: 5g
(Note: Nutritional information may vary depending on specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Beef tenderloin offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is tender and juicy.
- The combination of bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos gives the dish a great flavor with a slight kick from the jalapenos.
- Easy to customize with different toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and more.
- Fajitas are a great dish for any time of day, especially for a casual yet delicious meal.
User Comments:
- "The beef was so tender and juicy! The seasoning mix added a great flavor."
- "I loved the combination of vegetables and beef in this dish. It was delicious!"
- "This is a great dish for a family meal or even for a party. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to slice the beef thinly to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Use fresh ingredients like lime juice and let your meat rest before cutting into it to ensure tenderness.
- Adjust the seasoning mix and heat level according to personal preference by adding more or less of the seasoning mix or jalapenos.
