Queso Patamulo Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8-10 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Queso Patamulo cheese

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet or griddle
- Tongs

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced steak to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
3. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
5. Return the steak to the skillet and mix with the peppers and onions.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a separate skillet.
7. To assemble the fajitas, place a spoonful of the steak and pepper mixture onto a tortilla and sprinkle with shredded Queso Patamulo cheese.
8. Roll up the tortilla and serve.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4-5 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 30g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Flank steak can be substituted with chicken or shrimp.
- Red and green bell peppers can be substituted with any color bell pepper.
- Queso Patamulo cheese can be substituted with any shredded cheese.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini to the pepper and onion mixture.
- Serve with guacamole or salsa on the side.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

Tips and tricks:
- Slice the steak against the grain for a more tender texture.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the steak to ensure even browning.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling the fajitas to prevent them from breaking.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat fajitas in the microwave or on a skillet until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve fajitas on a large platter with a side of guacamole and salsa.

Garnishes:
- Top fajitas with fresh cilantro or diced tomatoes.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mexican rice and beans
- Corn on the cob
- Grilled vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the steak is tough, try marinating it in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the steak to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Fajitas originated in Texas in the 1930s and were traditionally made with skirt steak.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, spicy, cheesy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve fajitas with a side of guacamole and salsa for dipping.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Cheesy, Zesty