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A fajita consists of meat or chicken, topped with vegetables and condiments, rolled up in a flour tortilla. Originally developed by Mexican cowboys as a way to use up tough cuts of meat, the term fajita now generally refers to any food prepared in this manner. If you've enjoyed fajitas in a Mexican restaurant, and would like to make them at home, this page can help! Read on to learn how to make fajitas in your own kitchen.
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A fajita consists of meat or chicken, topped with vegetables and condiments, rolled up in a flour tortilla. Originally developed by Mexican cowboys as a way to use up tough cuts of meat, the term fajita now generally refers to any food prepared in this manner. If you've enjoyed fajitas in a Mexican restaurant, and would like to make them at home, this page can help! Read on to learn how to make fajitas in your own kitchen.
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Introduction
- Traditional fajitas are made with skirt steak, a tough cut of beef that was marinated to tenderize it, grilled, and sliced very thinly. They were allegedly created by vaqueros, or Mexican cowboys, who would roll the meat up in tortillas for a simple meal on the trail. Fajitas are still a great way to use inexpensive cuts of tough meat, but can also be made with chicken, shrimp, or even tofu.
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Step 2: How to Make Fajitas
- Combine the meat and the marinade the night before. The length of time you'll need to marinate depends on what you're using.
- If using fish or shrimp, you'll only need to marinate it for 30 minutes to an hour for flavor.
- A tough cut of beef should be marinated at least 24 hours, in order to tenderize it.
- Sauté the onions and peppers in oil until soft.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them off to the side of the grill while you are cooking the meat.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and grill until done. Discard the marinade.
- Slice the meat thinly, across the grain, and toss with the peppers and onions.
- Allow your guests to assemble their own fajitas, placing a scoop of meat mixture on the tortillas, and topping with cheese, condiments, and vegetables as desired, before rolling it up.
- Combine the meat and the marinade the night before. The length of time you'll need to marinate depends on what you're using.
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Step 3: Fajita Tips
- Although fajitas are simple, there are some tips and tricks that can help to ensure success:
- Preheat the grill before beginning to cook
- If grilling shrimp, fish, or vegetables, use a grill basket to prevent the food from falling through the grate.
- If you don't have a grill, you can sauté the meat on the stove top.
- Match marinade flavors to the meat. Use a stronger flavored marinade for beef, a lighter one for shrimp.
- Mix different colored peppers for an attractive presentation.
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Step 4: Fajita Recipes
- Experiment with various combinations of meats, marinades, and vegetables to create your own signature fajitas. If you need some inspiration, here are a few combinations you may want to try out:
- Food Network: Fajitas Recipe
- Whole Foods: Tofu Fajitas
- The Washington Post: Chicken Fajitas (June 13, 2007)
- Simply Recipes: Steak Fajitas (June 12, 2006)
- Experiment with various combinations of meats, marinades, and vegetables to create your own signature fajitas. If you need some inspiration, here are a few combinations you may want to try out:
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