Cajun Spiced Fajitas

4 servings

35 minutes

Cajun-spiced fajitas are a vibrant dish of Mexican cuisine that combines Cajun spices with juicy meat and fresh vegetables. Its roots trace back to the Tex-Mex tradition, where fajitas became an iconic dish that blends simplicity in preparation with rich flavor. The aromatic mix of garlic, lime, and Cajun spices adds zest to the meat, while fresh vegetables provide lightness and balance. Tortilla wraps make fajitas convenient to serve and delightful in every bite. This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or fun gatherings with friends, where everyone can assemble their fajitas to taste, adding sour cream and juicy tomatoes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 475.6
• Proteins: 27g
• Fats: 29g
• Carbohydrates: 28.4g

Ingredients

• Cajun spices: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 30 ml
• Beef fillet: 500 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Green pepper: 2 pc
• Lime: 0.5 pc
• Tortillas: 4 pc
• Sour cream: to taste
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Lettuce: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Cut the meat into small pieces and mix with oil, spices, sugar, and minced garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef fillet: 500 g
   • Olive oil: 30 ml
   • Cajun spices: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 5 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove

2. Heat a large skillet, add oil and finely chopped green pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 30 ml
   • Green pepper: 2 pieces

3. Add meat and cook for 8 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef fillet: 500 g

4. Season with spices, drizzle with lime juice, and serve on warm flatbreads with sour cream, finely chopped tomatoes, and lettuce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cajun spices: 1 teaspoon
   • Lime: 0.5 piece
   • Sour cream:  to taste
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Lettuce: 1 piece
   • Tortillas: 4 pieces