Fajita with beef
6 servings
20 minutes
Fajitas with beef is an iconic dish of Mexican cuisine that embodies simplicity and rich flavor. It originally emerged among Mexican cattle ranchers who used meat scraps, marinated them in spicy seasonings, and grilled them over an open flame. Today, fajitas are a vibrant palette of flavors: juicy beef infused with the aroma of lime, garlic, and spices, seared to perfection. They can be served with zesty sauces and fresh herbs, allowing everyone to assemble their own fajita for a unique combination of ingredients. This dish is perfect for friendly gatherings as well as cozy family dinners, turning the dining experience into true gastronomic pleasure.
1
Take any meat (800 g) you like, for example, beef. Cut it into large sticks of 1 centimeter.
- Meat: 800 g
2
In a deep bowl, combine olive oil (30 g), soy sauce (30 g), a couple of cloves of garlic (finely chopped), salt, 1/2 teaspoon of hot pepper, and squeeze the juice of one lime.
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Soy sauce: 30 ml
- Ground red pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lime: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Place the meat in a bowl, mix well, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for one to one and a half hours, preferably covering the bowl with plastic wrap.
4
Fry the meat in a hot dry pan until cooked.
5
The cooked meat can be placed in a deep bowl, with tomato sauce and mustard nearby. Everyone can assemble their own fajita. Aromatic herbs like cilantro, basil, and thyme go well.