Ground Beef Fajitas Recipe

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

1. 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.
2. Brown
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef chuck. Drain any excess fat.
4. Cook
5. 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.
6. Saute
7. 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.
8. Serve
9. 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!