Don’t these look delicious?! I have just as much fun making these fajitas as I do eating them! This is one of my favorite recipes to make during the week because they are just too easy! Not to mention, super delicious and versatile – you can basically make them with any ingredients you please! These pork fajitas are full of zesty ingredients; onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and lime! Did I mention I even have my own homemade fajita seasoning recipe? You’re welcome! It’s like bringing the restaurant version home to your own table – and don’t even get me started on the homemade guacamole! Not only is this dish tasty as can be, but it’s also pretty low on the good ole scale of calories, so I’m counting this recipe as a win win!
What exactly are Fajitas?
Fajitas are a Mexican cuisine and typically consist of grilled meat served as a taco or on a flour or corn tortilla. The term originally referred to skirt steak – as they say this was the first cut of meat used in this dish. Today however, there are many variations of this dish, including different varieties of meat, seafood, or simply just vegetables!
Ingredients
Fajitas:
Pork – I’m using 2 lbs of pork tenderloin today. Onion – 2 medium white onions, sliced into long strips. Bell peppers – I used 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into long strips – you can use any color you prefer! Olive oil – For cooking. Cilantro – It wouldn’t be fajitas or Mexican without it! Lime – 1 lime, cut into wedges. Seasoning – Fajita seasoning – taco seasoning will also work if you can’t find the fajita option! Tortillas – White flour tortillas – but you can use any brand or variation you like! Corn tortillas are also fine.
Guacamole:
Avocado – 2 ripe avocados. Lime – About 2 tbsp of juice from a fresh lime. Tomato – Diced, please! Green onion – I’m using 3 green onions, chopped. Salt and pepper – To taste.
Can I use a different meat?
Of course you can! Fajitas can be made with chicken, beef, shrimp, and even as a vegetarian option with tofu or mushrooms! It’s an incredibly versatile recipe and you can put whatever spin you like on it!
How to make Pork Fajitas
Other additions
You can have a lot of fun with this! Add your favorites or any ingredients you think would taste delicious wrapped up cozy in a tortilla! Here are some ideas:
Chicken Mushrooms Beef Beans – any and all kinds! Corn Shrimp Cheese Avocado Mango Lettuce Tomatoes Grilled pineapple
Make ahead
Yes you can! If you cook all of your ingredients, stick them together and wrap them up real tight or place in an airtight container, they’re going to last in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re thinking of freezing before serving, the shelf life extends for up to 10 – 12 months! This recipe is perfect for making ahead of time!
Leftovers
Oh have some fun with this, you guys! If you want to use up that extra pork and veggies – use it as stuffing in peppers, eggplant, make a stir-fry over rice or noodles! Heck, if you also have extra tortillas just turn around and make a pork or grilled veggie quesadilla – another one of my Mexican favorites! Your options are endless here, so get creative!
Craving more Mexican food? Try these recipes:
Mexican Street Corn Salad Homemade Salsa Chicken Tamale Casserole Spicy Baked Mexican Chicken Egg Rolls 3 Ingredient Mexican Rice Taco Meatball Ring Mexican Stuffed Peppers Chicken Tortilla Soup Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas Easy Chicken Fajitas
