This recipe is perfect for all your favorite Mexican recipes and can be used with tacos and burritos as well! You can also try my Chicken Fajita Skillet or Mexican Shrimp Burrito Bowl recipes too for fun skillet options!
Mexican Beef Fajita Skillet
Fajitas are the perfect meal as far as I’m concerned. They have a ton of flavor and no carbs. So I always feel like I can load up my skillet with lots of bell peppers and onions, still have the “beefy” flavor because they’re all cooked together and keep my points low. Lots of people love Lettuce Wraps and this beef skillet recipe is the PERFECT one for lettuce wraps.
To make the lettuce wraps even more delicious top them with some fresh cilantro, it brings out a great flavor and makes them taste so fresh. And if you want to top them with greek yogurt but want to tame the “tang” I suggest adding a bit of hot sauce, fajita seasoning or even taco seasoning. You can also puree with fresh cilantro and a bit of green onion to mask the “yogurt” flavor a bit more.
We have other easy fajita recipes on the blog including Fajita Vegetables and Skinny Carne Asada which we love serving with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw.
Ways to serve Beef Fajitas:
- With tortillas as originally intended. I use corn or low carb ones with lower smart points.
- With a large salad full of romaine, grape tomatoes, avocados, salsa, fat free greek yogurt (or fat free sour cream).
- Cook some cauliflower rice with some additional fajita seasoning and a bit of salsa. Top with the beef fajitas.
- Rolled in a corn tortilla with sharp cheddar cheese, ff sour cream and baked with enchilada sauce.
- In lettuce cups or even in red bell pepper cups (red bell peppers are so sweet I’ve gotten hooked on this!) instead of tortillas.
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes (you can substitute onion powder)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (I use ½ teaspoon because we like a bit more spice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Mix the ingredients together and store. This is good for 1-2 pounds of chicken/beef/fish.
How to Use a Cast Iron Fajita Skillet
How do you cook fajitas in a cast iron skillet?
Cook the veggies. Add ½ tablespoon oil to a cast iron skillet (affiliate) and place on the stove top over high heat until very hot. Add the onions, bell peppers, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes. The veggies should be tender with plenty of charred spots. Remove from the pan and set aside. How to make fajitas sizzle.
How do you make fajitas at home?
Fajitas are always an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. In a small bowl, stir together cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Season both sides chicken breasts with half of the seasoning mixture, reserving the other half for later. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
What is a quick Skillet chicken fajita?
Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce. Seasoned chicken pan-seared with bell peppers and onions, and served up fajita-style with a quick creamy jalapeño verde sauce and warm tortillas. Everything is cooked in a piping hot skillet and comes together easily. A fun, any night of the week dinner!
How long do you cook chicken fajitas in a skillet?
Easy and healthy, 30 minute one pan Chicken Fajitas Skillet meal makes the perfect quick weeknight dinner! Customize with your favorite toppings and fillings! Chop chicken, peppers, and onions into thin strips. Drizzle a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Let it come to temperature for about 30 seconds.