Mexican Food Detour: Try This Lamb Fajitas Recipe
While we love a good elaborate enchilada preparation, sometimes you just feel like Mexican food without the hassle (or delivery guy). That's what we reach for triple-tested Mexican: Authentic Recipes From South of the Border, by test kitchen guru Pamela Clark. Ready to master your new favorite carnivorous meal? Meet easy lamb fajitas.
Mexican Food Detour: Try This Lamb Fajitas Recipe
Prep Time
45
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lamb strips
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small white onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 fresh long green chili
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small white onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
- Combine lamb, garlic, juice, cumin and oil in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate.
- Cook lamb, in batches, in heated oiled frying pan, stirring, until browned all over and cooked as desired. Remove from pan. Cover to keep warm.
- Cook bell peppers and onion, in batches, in same pan, stirring, until just softened. Remove from pan.
- Meanwhile, heat tortillas according to instructions on packet.
- Return lamb and bell peppers mixture to pan; stir gently over medium heat until hot.
- Divide lamb mixture between serving plates; serve with tortillas, guacamole and salsa cruda.
- Gently combine ingredients in small bowl; season to taste.
- Combine ingredients in small bowl; season to taste.
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