Ground Beef Fajitas Recipe
These Ground Beef Fajitas are the easiest (and cheapest!) way to satisfy your fajita cravings. Simple, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings (2 fajitas each)
Ingredients
- 2 tsp chili powder $0.20
- 2 tsp ground cumin $0.20
- 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1 tsp garlic powder $0.10
- 1 tsp salt $0.03
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.08
- 1 lb. ground beef chuck* $5.99
- 3 Tbsp water $0.00
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
- 1 green bell pepper $0.86
- 1 red bell pepper $1.48
- 1 yellow bell pepper $1.48
- 1 small yellow or white onion $0.43
- 2 Tbsp freshly chopped cilantro $0.12
- 1 lime $0.25
- 8 flour tortillas, fajita size $1.39
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices for the fajita seasoning in a small bowl and set aside (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper). Then slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips and set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef chuck. Drain any excess fat.
- Once the beef has browned, add the prepared fajita seasoning and water. Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Transfer the seasoned ground beef to a separate plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cooking oil, sliced bell peppers and sliced onion. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes. Try not to over cook the veggies. They should be slightly tender, but still crisp.
- Now add back in the seasoned ground beef. Stir everything together and allow the ground beef to heat through. Finish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with warmed fajita-size tortillas** and all your favorite toppings***. Enjoy!
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Notes
*I used 80% lean ground beef chuck, but you can use a leaner ground beef if it’s in your budget.
**I like to heat my tortillas in a dry skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat. It only takes a few seconds on both sides. But you can also heat your tortillas in the microwave according to the package instructions.
***Serve your homemade ground beef fajitas as they are, or have fun and add all your favorite toppings! Some delicious ideas include: shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 1123mg | Fiber: 5g