EASY GROUND BEEF FAJITAS – QUICK & AFFORDABLE WEEKNIGHT MEAL
A simplified fajitas recipe using ground beef and pre-made adobo sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with sautéed peppers and onions, wrapped in Lebanese flatbreads or tortillas, this dish is flavorful, quick, and budget-friendly.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 200 g ground beef (or beef-pork mix)
- ½ green bell pepper, julienned
- ½ red bell pepper, julienned
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp adobo seasoning
- ~3 tbsp prepared adobo sauce
- ~2 tbsp sour cream (fermented)
- 2 Lebanese flatbreads or tortilla wraps
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet (~28 cm) over high heat. Add oil, then sauté bell peppers and onions with a pinch of salt, stirring often, until onions develop some browning but vegetables remain crisp (~3 minutes).
- Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
- Add ground beef to the same skillet. If not non-stick, add a little oil. Cook over medium heat, breaking meat apart until mostly browned.
- Sprinkle in adobo seasoning and stir well. Continue cooking with less frequent stirring to allow slight browning (~3-4 minutes).
Tip: For larger quantities, cook meat in batches to ensure proper browning and avoid steaming. - Divide cooked meat evenly between flatbreads. Top with sautéed peppers and onions.
- Drizzle adobo sauce and dollops of well-stirred sour cream over filling to taste.
- Roll tightly and serve with a fresh green salad on the side.
💡 Tips
- Use Lebanese flatbreads for a lighter texture; tortillas also work if preferred.
- Adjust adobo sauce amount to your spice tolerance.
- Sauté veggies quickly to retain crunch and vibrant color.
- Stir sour cream well before serving for smooth consistency.
🎉 Perfect For
- Quick weeknight dinners
- Casual meals with family or friends
- Mexican-inspired comfort food
📝 Final Thoughts
This easy ground beef fajitas recipe offers bold Mexican flavors with minimal prep time. The combination of seasoned meat, crisp peppers, and creamy sour cream wrapped in soft flatbread makes a satisfying meal perfect for busy days.