Fajitas

These fajitas are just like in the restaurant...besides the prep, cooking, and the cleanup...but hey, you don't have to tip and it's a fraction of the cost.  The DIY seasoning mix is better than any packet we have ever tried and I had all the ingredients on hand.  No more artificial colors, preservatives, or gunk for this family!  This recipe can be adapted to use seafood, chicken, or steak, just use whatever you have on hand.  Make sure if you are using chicken or steak to cook through before you add the veggies. 

DIY Seasoning:
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp crushed chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust according to desired spice level)
1/4 tsp cumin

Mix all ingredients together and store leftovers in an air tight container.  This recipe in enough for 2 fajita meals :)

2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Yellow onion sliced
1 Red pepper sliced
1 Green pepper sliced
1 Large tomato chopped
3 tbsp. Fajita seasoning
1 lb shrimp, chicken, or steak



I like skipping the tortilla and just eating the fajitas in a romaine lettuce cup!!

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat your olive oil.  Make sure it is searing hot before you add your chicken or steak (if you are doing shrimp then add it after the veggies).  Cook meat for 3-4 minutes per side or until the meat is cooked through.  You want a char on the meat, so resist the urge to check it or flip it prematurely.  You could also cook the meat on the grill.

Once the meat is cooked, remove it and place on a cutting board.  Tent with foil and let it rest.  Add the onions and peppers to the hot pan and let them cook without stirring too much.  Again, you want the veggies to char and that won't happen if you stir them around too often.  After a minute or two, add 1 tbsp. of seasoning and toss the veggies to coat them. 

At this point, slice your chicken or steak into fajita size pieces and add back into the skillet.  If you are using shrimp, then add them now.  Add another 2 tbsp. seasonings as well as the chopped tomatoes.  Let it cook only until the shrimp is cooked, and then remove from the heat.  Serve immediately.

Serve with corn or flour tortillas, sour cream, queso fresco, pico de gallo, guacamole, tapatio, lettuce, and any of your other favorite toppings!!  Enjoy!!!  Serves 4