Name: Easy Ground Beef Fajitas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (or orange bell pepper); 1 small yellow onion, sliced; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 1 lime; Olive oil, for sautéing; 1 Tbsp chili powder; 1½ tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp black pepper

Ingredients

For the Fajitas:

1 lb. ground beef
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (or orange bell pepper)
1 small yellow onion, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 lime
Olive oil, for sautéing

For the Fajita Seasoning:

1 Tbsp chili powder
1½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Combine the Spices: Mix all the fajita seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
Cook the Meat: Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the ground beef and the prepared fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and thoroughly cooked, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Set Meat Aside: Transfer the cooked, seasoned ground beef to a separate plate and set it aside to keep warm.
Cook the Veggies: In the same skillet, add another splash of olive oil if needed. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and the sliced onion. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until they are tender yet still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Combine and Finish: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat the beef through.
Add Freshness: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the beef and vegetable mixture, then stir in the chopped cilantro.
Serve: Serve the fajitas warm with your favorite taco toppings and warm tortillas, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend.
Use any color bell peppers you prefer; a mix of colors adds visual appeal.
These fajitas can be served with warm flour or corn tortillas.
Leftover fajita mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
To make it gluten free, ensure your taco toppings and tortillas are certified gluten free.

Author: Daisy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican