Ground Beef Fajitas

Prep:  35 Minutes
Total Time:  35 Minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh lime peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tortillas from 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count), warmed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Guacamole, if desired

Preparation

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, lime peel, lime juice, chili powder, tomato paste and garlic. Shape mixture into 4 sausage-shaped rolls, about 6 inches long. Thread 1 beef roll on each of 4 (11-inch) metal skewers; flatten slightly.
  2. In another medium bowl, mix bell pepper, onion and oil; place mixture in grill basket (grill “wok”).
  3. Place skewered beef rolls and grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 8 minutes, turning beef rolls after 5 minutes and shaking basket to turn vegetables occasionally, until beef rolls are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Remove each beef roll from skewer onto center of tortilla. Spoon vegetables over beef rolls. Top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve with guacamole.

Expert Tips

  • To warm tortillas in the oven, wrap them in foil and bake at 325°F for about 10 minutes, per package instructions. To microwave, cover tortillas with a microwavable paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Tomato paste is available in tubes and cans. Look for it in the supermarket next to the canned tomato products.
  • Fajitas with ground meat will make for an easy family dinner, but if you've got extra ground beef ready to go, try our recipe for Ground Beef "Totchos". These are a twist on nachos using potatoes instead of tortilla chips.
  • We love fajitas with ground beef, but if your family prefers chicken, check out this recipe for Fresh Chicken Fajitas. The lime-scented chicken and sautéed veggies will make this one easy to love, too.

Nutrition

  • 1 Fajita Calories 410 (Calories from Fat 200);  Total Fat 22g (Saturated Fat 8g ,Trans Fat 2g);  Cholesterol 80mg;  Sodium 410mg;  Potassium 420mg;  Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 2g ,Sugars 4g);  Protein 24g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 35%;  Vitamin C 35%;  Calcium 10%;  Iron 20%
  • Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch;  1 Vegetable;  1 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet