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Easy Lamb Fajitas

Fancy a change from chicken or beef fajitas? These Easy Lamb Fajitas could be just the thing! Easy to make and super tasty, they are perfect for shaking up your midweek meal routine. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Easy Lamb Fajitas
  • 12 corn or wheat tortillas
  • 4 lamb leg steaks roughly 100g/3.5oz each
  • 3 peppers sliced finely (mixed colours)
  • 2 large onions sliced finely
  • Salsa guacamole and sour cream, plus any other bit you like with fajitas
  • Fresh coriander / cilantro (optional)
Fajita Seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (more if you like things hot!)
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic grated or crushed
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 180C / 160C fan/ gas mark 4 / 350F. Wrap the tortillas in foil to make a sealed parcel and place in the oven when the oven is heated up. Cook for 10 minutes then remove from the oven.
  2. Meanwhile mix together the ingredients for the fajita seasoning. Add the lamb leg steaks and coat thoroughly. (If you have time you can leave the lamb in the marinade for up to 2 hours for extra flavour, but this is optional.)
  3. Next, heat up a griddle pan or frying pan over a high heat for 1 minute. Place the lamb in the pan (set aside the leftover fajita seasoning) and cook for 1 minute on each side, then cook for a further 2 minutes on each side for medium (6 minutes total) or a further 3 minutes on each side for well done (8 minutes total).
  4. When the lamb is ready, place on a board or a plate to rest.
  5. Meanwhile, place another pan over a high heat with the oil. Heat for 1 minute then add the peppers and onions and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until well browned. Turn the heat right down and add the remaining fajita seasoning (from the bowl the lamb was in). Fry for 2 more minutes.
  6. Slice the lamb and add it to the pan with the veggies. Sprinkle over a little fresh coriander if you wish and serve at the table with the warm tortillas and all your favourite toppings.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1530IU (31%) Vitamin C 77.3mg (86%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1530IU 31%
Vitamin C 77.3mg 86%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.