Beef Fajitas with Onions
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our beef fajitas, packed with tender strips of marinated beef and vibrant bell peppers! With a quick sear in a hot skillet and a sprinkle of zesty lime juice, these fajitas deliver a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a fun and satisfying homemade lunch that will leave you craving more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- cilantro
- garlic
- red onion, julienned
- pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- beef, sliced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- butter
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- half a cup of broth (120 ml)
- oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- garlic powder
- salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce
📦Other(2)
- achiote
- plantains, sliced
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
398
Protein
20g
Carbs
33g
Fat
22g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the beef into strips and season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, achiote, soy sauce, and garlic.
- 2
Seal the beef in butter, then add julienned red onion and half a cup of broth. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
- 3
For the side, slice the plantains, coat with oil, and fry at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
- 4
Flatten the fried plantains and fry again in hot oil.
- 5
Finish the fajitas with cilantro.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice beef against the grain at 45° angle to a thickness of ¼-inch (6mm) to shorten muscle fibers by 30-40%, reducing chewiness and allowing faster marinade penetration in your 10-minute braise.technique¼-inch thickness, 45° angle
- ✓Pat beef completely dry before searing in butter because surface moisture prevents the Maillard reaction; even 1-2 tablespoons of residual moisture can reduce browning temperature by 50°F and delay crust formation by 2-3 minutes.technique1-2 tablespoons moisture impact
- ✓Use unsalted butter for sealing beef because the butter's milk solids brown faster (around 350°F vs 375°F for oil), creating deeper color in 2-3 minutes before you add onions and broth to prevent salt concentration.ingredient350°F milk solids browning point
- ✓Cut red onions into ⅛-inch (3mm) julienne and add them after beef is seared so they release quercetin (the pungent compound) during the 10-minute braise, softening to translucent while infusing the broth with sweet umami.timing⅛-inch julienne, added after sear
- ✓Double-fry your plantains at 200°F (first 15 min) then 325°F (second fry, 3-4 min) because the initial low-temperature fry gelatinizes starches for fluffiness while the second fry at higher heat creates a crispy exterior through rapid moisture evaporation.timing200°F (15 min), then 325°F (3-4 min)
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Beef Fajitas with Onions
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our beef fajitas, packed with tender strips of marinated beef and vibrant bell peppers! With a quick sear in a hot skillet and a sprinkle of zesty lime juice, these fajitas deliver a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a fun and satisfying homemade lunch that will leave you craving more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- cilantro
- garlic
- red onion, julienned
- pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- beef, sliced
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- butter
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- half a cup of broth (120 ml)
- oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- garlic powder
- salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce
📦Other(2)
- achiote
- plantains, sliced
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
398
Protein
20g
Carbs
33g
Fat
22g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the beef into strips and season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, achiote, soy sauce, and garlic.
- 2
Seal the beef in butter, then add julienned red onion and half a cup of broth. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
- 3
For the side, slice the plantains, coat with oil, and fry at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.
- 4
Flatten the fried plantains and fry again in hot oil.
- 5
Finish the fajitas with cilantro.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice beef against the grain at 45° angle to a thickness of ¼-inch (6mm) to shorten muscle fibers by 30-40%, reducing chewiness and allowing faster marinade penetration in your 10-minute braise.technique¼-inch thickness, 45° angle
- ✓Pat beef completely dry before searing in butter because surface moisture prevents the Maillard reaction; even 1-2 tablespoons of residual moisture can reduce browning temperature by 50°F and delay crust formation by 2-3 minutes.technique1-2 tablespoons moisture impact
- ✓Use unsalted butter for sealing beef because the butter's milk solids brown faster (around 350°F vs 375°F for oil), creating deeper color in 2-3 minutes before you add onions and broth to prevent salt concentration.ingredient350°F milk solids browning point
- ✓Cut red onions into ⅛-inch (3mm) julienne and add them after beef is seared so they release quercetin (the pungent compound) during the 10-minute braise, softening to translucent while infusing the broth with sweet umami.timing⅛-inch julienne, added after sear
- ✓Double-fry your plantains at 200°F (first 15 min) then 325°F (second fry, 3-4 min) because the initial low-temperature fry gelatinizes starches for fluffiness while the second fry at higher heat creates a crispy exterior through rapid moisture evaporation.timing200°F (15 min), then 325°F (3-4 min)