Quick One-Pan Ground Beef Fajitas with Lime Crema

These one-pan ground beef fajitas are the ultimate quick and satisfying dinner. In just 20 minutes, you can have a flavorful meal of seasoned beef, tender bell peppers and onions, all cooked in a single skillet. Serve them in warm flour tortillas with a tangy lime crema, shredded Mexican cheese and your favorite hot sauce.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is all about simplicity without sacrificing taste. Everyone can build their own fajitas at the table, making it a fun and interactive meal for the whole family.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Organic Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mexican Cheese BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Core, deseed and thinly slice the bell pepper. Quarter the lime.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef to the pan; season with fajita spice blend, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until the beef is browned and cooked through and the veggies are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from heat. Arrange the tortillas on top of the beef and fajita veggies in a single layer (they can overlap slightly). Let sit until the tortillas are warm and pliable, 1-2 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
6. Divide the tortillas among plates and fill with the beef and fajita veggies (use a slotted spoon if there is excess grease). Top with Mexican cheese blend, lime crema and hot sauce to taste. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

Yes, you can substitute ground turkey, chicken or a plant-based crumble. Adjust cooking time as needed.

How do I make the lime crema thicker or thinner?

Add water gradually to reach your desired consistency. For a thicker crema, use less water; for thinner, add more.

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Absolutely. Corn tortillas work well, but they may be smaller and more delicate. Warm them before serving.