This Ground Beef Fajita recipe is quick and easy, perfectly seasoned, and delicious with tender and juicy ground beef, bell peppers, and onions, and drizzled with a squeeze of lime juice. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Popular toppings and sides include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, refried beans, and diced tomatoes.
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This tex mex recipe cooks in one skillet and is ready in just 15 minutes great for busy weeknights.
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Substitutions and additions
Ground turkey and ground chicken can be used in place of ground beef.
Try adding a dash of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
How to make Fajitas with Ground Beef
Step 1 – On a cutting board, cut the onion and bell peppers into strips.
Step 2 – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and fajita seasoning. Cook and stir, breaking up the beef into small pieces until just browned and cooked through.
Step 3 – Use a slotted spoon to remove the ground beef to a bowl and set aside.
Step 4 – In the same skillet place the bell peppers and onions inside. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Step 5 – Add the seasoned ground beef back into the skillet just long enough to reheat. Stir together or leave apart.
Step 6 – Turn off the heat and drizzle lime juice over the meat and veggies.
Step 7 – Sprinkle with cilantro and serve in fajita-sized flour tortillas.
Recipe FAQs
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Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Ground Beef Fajita
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 oz package Fajita seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon dried cilantro
- 8 Fajita Tortillas
Instructions
- On a cutting board, cut the onion and bell peppers into strips.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and fajita seasoning. Cook and stir, breaking up the beef into small pieces until just browned and cooked through.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the ground beef to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet place the bell peppers and onions inside. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Add the seasoned ground beef back into the skillet just long enough to reheat. Stir together or leave apart.
- Turn off the heat and drizzle lime juice over the meat and veggies.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve in the fajita tortillas.
Notes
- Popular toppings and sides include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, refried beans, and diced tomatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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