Sautéed Taco Meat and Fajita Veggies

Name: Sautéed Taco Meat and Fajita Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 11 tsp chili powder; 4 tsp cumin; 4 tsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp (10 g) minced garlic; 1 tbsp (15 g) extra virgin olive oil; 1.3 lbs lean ground meat; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp (30 g) apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 g) lime juice; 3 bell peppers, cut into long thhin strips; 3 onions, red or white, cut into long thin strips; 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil; 4 tsp (20 g) minced garlic; 1 tbsp (15 g) lime juice

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Taco Tuesday was a tradition among friends in college, and this recipe suits a crowd really well. Just like my fajita recipe, these are an awesome way for each person to build their own meals and have fun at the table. Invite some people over to make tacos, what are you waiting for!

Updated at: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:10:46 GMT

Ingredients

5 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Mix together seasonings in a medium bowl or mason jar and set aside

chili powder11 tsp

cumin4 tsp

paprika4 tsp

garlic powder2 tsp

onion powder2 tsp

dried oregano2 tsp

black pepper1 ½ tsp

salt1 tsp

cayenne pepper½ tsp

cornstarch½ tsp

Step 2

Start with the peppers and onions, since they will take the longest. Preheat a 12" nonstick pan over medium heat with a spray of oil. Wash the vegetables, and cut into long thin strips. Add to the pan with some oil and garlic

bell peppers3

onions3

olive oil15g

minced garlic20g

Step 3

Season with your spice mix, about 2 tbsp. Cover and cook until soft, browned, and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Finish with lime juice

lime juice15g

Step 4

As the peppers cook, move over to the meat. Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, and meat to the pan. Brown the meat, and cook until no longer pink

minced garlic10g

extra virgin olive oil15g

lean ground meat1.3 lbs

Step 5

Stir in the rest spice mixture and pour in water. Reduce heat to 2 and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncovered