Sizzling Trio Fajitas🍖 Main

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• 1 lb flank or strip steak
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1/2 lb large shrimp, deveined with tails left on
• 1 lb bell peppers or poblano peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced into half-moons
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp tequila, light beer, or chicken stock
• 2 limes
• 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder or homemade chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
2. Season the steak, chicken, and shrimp with salt and a generous dusting of fajita seasoning. Use 1/2 teaspoon of salt for the steak, 1/2 teaspoon for the chicken, and 1/4 teaspoon for the shrimp. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
4. When the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the chicken. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken so that the seared side is facing up.
5. Reduce the heat to low, then cover the skillet with its lid or foil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
6. Pour any liquid left in the pan into a bowl, and use a paper towel to wipe the bottom of the skillet.
7. Put the skillet back over medium-high heat and add two teaspoons of oil.
8. When the oil is hot and looks shimmery, add the steak. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until brown, then flip to the other side and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 140°F when inserted into the thickest part for medium. Cook longer if you prefer more done.
9. Transfer the steak to the plate with the chicken and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
10. Put the skillet back on the heat, increase to medium-high, and add two teaspoons of oil.
11. Add the onions, peppers, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the veggies start to soften and brown a bit, about 5 minutes. As the veggies cook, use tongs or a wooden spoon to scrape up bits of chicken, steak, or spices stuck to the bottom of the pan.
12. When the peppers and onions are ready, pile them on one side of the pan. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, flipping once, until firm and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate.
13. Turn the heat down to low, arrange the vegetables on the bottom of the skillet, stir in tequila, beer, or stock, and cook for 1 minute.
14. Take the pan off the heat. Slice the chicken and steak, then arrange them on the peppers and onions. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime.
15. Serve the fajitas family style with more lime on the side and your favorite side dishes.