Best Fantastic Pork Fajitas Recipes

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PORK FAJITAS



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Just like the restaurant favorite these delicious Pork Fajitas are sure to satisfy any and all appetites! Full of colorful flavors, easy to prepare, and served with homemade guacamole!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
3 tablespoon fajita seasoning (or to taste)
2 pounds pork tenderloin
2 tablespoon olive oil
fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1 lime (cut into wedges)
8 small tortillas
2 avocados
2 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tomato (diced)
3 green onions (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Clean and slice the onions into long strips. Slice the peppers into long strips as well. Place peppers and onions in a large bowl, sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp of the fajita mix over the onions and peppers and toss.
  • Clean and slice the pork tenderloin into long strips and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of fajita mix over the pork and stir to make sure each piece of pork is seasoned well.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat and add the pork to it. Cook the pork for 5 to 10 minutes until it's fully cooked, and it's slightly charred, but not burned.
  • Remove the pork from skillet, and wipe the skillet clean.
  • Add another tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and heat it up. Add the onion and pepper mixture and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is caramelized and the peppers are soft. Add the pork back to the skillet, mix with peppers and onions and cook for a minute.
  • To make the guacamole, mash the avocados in a small bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
  • Assemble the tortillas, add some pork, onion, peppers, and top with avocado. Garnish with cilantro if preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 493 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEX-MEX PORK FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Spiced pork chops are grilled and thinly sliced and served with charred peppers and onions in tortillas and toppings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds 1-inch-thick boneless center-cut pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 large red onions, thickly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt
Warm tortillas, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the pork chops in a container with the oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush the grill grates with oil and grill the pork chops until marked and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 10 minutes and then thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas peppers and onions, guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, salsa, chopped scallions, sour cream.
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QUICK AND EASY PORK FAJITAS



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Homemade pork fajitas are full of tender pork pieces and fresh veggies!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Pork

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)
1 pound pork tenderloin (or lean pork, cut into strips)
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 ½ tablespoons fajita seasoning (or seasoning mix below)
8 flour tortillas (6" each or corn tortillas)
toppings as desired

Steps:

  • Heat tortillas according to package directions.
  • Slice onion and peppers, set aside.
  • Cut pork into thin strips and place in a bowl. Toss pork with seasoning, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add the pork in small batches and cook just until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set cooked pork aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan and cook onions 1-2 minutes, stir in peppers and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add pork and cook until heated through, do not overcook the pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 552 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FANTASTIC PORK FAJITAS



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Categories     Pork     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

FANTASTIC PORK FAJITAS
1 lb. boneless lean pork
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 med. onion, thinly sliced & separated into rings
1 med. green pepper, thinly sliced into bite size strips
1 pkg. flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce (opt.)
Sliced green onion (opt.)
Salsa (opt.)

Steps:

  • Step 1: For easier slicing, partially freeze pork. Slice pork into thin, bite size strips. Step 2: In medium bowl, combine vinegar, orange juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add pork, stirring to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat for about 1 minute. Add pork, onion and green pepper. Stir fry about 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp tender. Step 4: To serve, immediately fill tortilla with pork mixture. Roll up fajitas. If desired, top with lettuce, green onion and salsa.

PORK FAJITAS



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My family likes to take a break from traditional beef dishes by substituting pork. Since we are big fans of Mexican food, these fajitas are a much-requested menu item.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless pork
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa and/or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 4x1/2x1/4-in. strips; set aside. In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, seasoned salt and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Add pork; cover or close bag and chill for 1-2 hours. , In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork with marinade, onion and green pepper in oil until pork is not longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Place about 3/4 cup filling down the center of each tortilla; top with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream if desired. Fold in sides of tortillas and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN FAJITAS



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These easy slow cooker pork fajitas offer loads of taste appeal. Sizzling tenderloin and veggies are tossed with a bold cilantro sauce and tucked into tortillas for a fun take on taco night. -Rachel Hozey, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium green pepper, julienned
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cilantro, garlic powder, chili powder and cumin; set aside. In a large skillet, saute pork in oil until no longer pink. Add onion and green pepper; cook until crisp-tender. , Sprinkle with seasoning mixture; toss to coat. Spoon onto tortillas; serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK FAJITAS



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These are so easy, and so delicious! They cook up very quickly. Tender pork with onions, peppers, garlic, lime juice...well, you get the idea. From The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, with a few changes.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb pork tenderloin, julienned
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix (I used Paul Prudhomme's Fajita Magic, but use whatever kind you like--there are a couple posted on Z)
1 lime, juice of
8 6-inch flour tortillas, warmed
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
avocado, slices
shredded cheese (etc)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add pork, sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Cook, and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add peppers, onion, garlic, cumin and fajita seasoning, continue to cook until the vegetables are crips-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime juice, and saute for about 2 more minutes.
  • To serve, roll 3/4 cup meat mixture in each tortilla and garnish as desired.
  • I like to put the meat and tortillas in a platter and bring it to the table, and let everyone make up their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 735.7, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 29.4

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