Ground beef fajitas make a quick and easy dinner! This simple recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Craving a flavorful and fuss-free meal that comes together in a flash? Look no further than ground beef fajitas!
This tasty dish is your so simple to whip up with ingredients you probably already have on hand. This quick dinner has seasoned ground beef and colorful peppers and onions.
Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect solution for busy schedules or those nights when takeout just won't work. So ditch the stress and whip up this easy recipe for a fiesta of flavor right at home!
How to make ground beef fajitas
Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break apart, until browned.
Step 3: Add in the spices and stir well to coat. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Drain the grease.
Step 5: Add in vegetable oil, onion, and bell peppers.
Step 6: Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 7: Add beef back in and stir well.
Step 8: Remove from heat.
Step 9: Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Tips
- Ground beef: You could also use ground turkey if you prefer.
- Seasonings: A packet of taco seasoning can be used in place of the seasonings.
- Serving: Ground beef fajitas can be served in tortillas or with rice. The mixture can also be used as burrito filling or to top nachos.
Storage
Store any leftover ground beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.
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Ground Beef Fajita Recipe
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Serving tortillas or rice avocado/guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break apart, until browned.
- Add in all spices and stir well to coat. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Drain the grease.
- Add in vegetable oil, onion, and bell peppers.
- Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add beef back in and stir well.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- Ground beef: You could also use ground turkey if you prefer.
- Seasonings: A packet of taco seasoning can be used in place of the seasonings.
- Serving: Ground beef fajitas can be served in tortillas or with rice. The mixture can also be used as burrito filling or to top nachos.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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