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Fajita sandwich

A tortilla filled with seared beef, peppers, onions and cheese.

Fajita sandwich — Beef
Cooking time
55 min
Hands-on time
25 min
Free time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mexican
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the fajitas

For bread and toppings

For the sauce

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Wide frying pan — Beef, then vegetables, then the tortilla — all in it, in turn.
  • Food thermometer

Method

  1. Season the beef with spices, lemon and oil and leave it for half an hour. Keep refrigerated.

    30 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The slices are colored with spices.

  2. Sear the beef strips in batches in a hot pan until they reach 63°C. Transfer with clean utensils and rest for at least 3 minutes while cooking the vegetables.

    10 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The beef is browned and reaches 63°C with at least a 3-minute rest.

  3. In the same pan, sauté the peppers and onions over high heat until they soften but remain crisp.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The edges have blackened slightly and the vegetables are still firm.

    Tip: Fajita vegetables stay half-crisp — cooking them through takes away their character.

  4. Return the beef, stir, and heat the tortillas on a dry skillet.

    5 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The tortillas are soft and warm.

  5. Spread the sauce, arrange the filling and cheese, and roll tightly.

    4 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The wrap is folded closed at the bottom.

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