Ground Beef Fajitas

Ground beef fajitas make a quick and easy dinner! This simple recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 241kcal

1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 orange or yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
Serving tortillas or rice avocado/guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, etc.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break apart, until browned.
1 pound lean ground beef
Add in all spices and stir well to coat. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Drain the grease.
Add in vegetable oil, onion, and bell peppers.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Add beef back in and stir well.
Remove from heat.
Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.

Ground beef: You could also use ground turkey if you prefer.
Seasonings: A packet of taco seasoning can be used in place of the seasonings.
Serving: Ground beef fajitas can be served in tortillas or with rice. The mixture can also be used as burrito filling or to top nachos.
Nutrition values are estimates.