Fajitas

Fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that allows you to create your own flavorful combination of grilled or broiled meat, vegetables, and various toppings. Whether you prefer chicken, steak, or shrimp, fajitas provide a delicious and customizable meal option. This recipe provides the basic formula for assembling your fajitas and includes variations for different protein options.

MAKES: 4 to 6 servings

TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound Grilled or Broiled Boneless Chicken
• 1 pound Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak
• 1 pound Spicy Grilled Shrimp
• 1 pound grilled or broiled mixed vegetables
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup Guacamole
• 1 cup Fresh Tomato Salsa, Fresh Tomatillo Salsa , or any other salsa of your choice
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 cups seeded and diced tomato
• 8 to 12 flour tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat the grilled or broiled chicken, meat, or shrimp, as well as the grilled or broiled mixed vegetables if needed. Keep them warm.
2. In separate serving bowls, prepare the sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, and diced tomato.
3. Serve the warm tortillas alongside all the fixings, allowing everyone to assemble their fajitas according to their preferences.
4. To assemble the fajitas, place a desired amount of grilled or broiled chicken, meat, or shrimp onto a warm tortilla. Add grilled or broiled mixed vegetables, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, and diced tomato.
5. Fold or roll the tortilla to enclose the fillings and enjoy your delicious homemade fajitas.
6. Heat the tortillas using one of the following methods:

ON A GRILL:

1. Heat the tortillas for about 15 seconds per side.

IN A MEDIUM SKILLET:

1. Heat the tortillas over medium-high heat for about 15 seconds per side.

IN THE OVEN:

1. Wrap the tortillas in a towel and warm them in a preheated 250°F oven for a short time, just until warm.

VARIATIONS:

• Grilled or Broiled Boneless Chicken: Follow the recipe on page 641 to prepare tender and flavorful chicken for your fajitas.
• Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak: Refer to page 729 for a marinated flank steak recipe that can be grilled to perfection and used as a tasty filling for your fajitas.
• Spicy Grilled Shrimp: If you’re a seafood lover, turn to page 574 for a recipe that features succulent grilled shrimp with a spicy twist.

USES:

• Fajitas can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner.
• They are perfect for casual gatherings or when you want to create a fun and interactive dining experience.
• You can serve fajitas at parties, family get-togethers, or even as a weeknight dinner option.

To assemble your fajitas, heat the chosen protein (chicken, steak, or shrimp) and grilled or broiled mixed vegetables, if necessary, and keep them warm. Prepare serving bowls with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Heat the tortillas on a grill, in a skillet, or in the oven until warm and pliable. Finally, present the warm tortillas alongside all the fixings, allowing everyone to customize their fajitas to their liking.