Fajita Taco Salad
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
577 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fajita Taco Salad
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This fajita taco salad has all the flavors and textures of fajitas and tacos. It's finished with a delicious, creamy chili oregano dressing.
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Ingredients
For the dressing (makes about 6 tablespoons):
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream full-fat
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk whole
- ⅜ teaspoon lemon juice more to taste
- 1 garlic peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press, small clove
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil mild
- salt to taste
For the beef and vegetables:
- 8 ounces sirloin steak cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil mild
- ½ red bell pepper sliced into thin strips, small
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs (the white membranes) removed and sliced into thin strips, large or 2 small
- ¼ red onion peeled and sliced into thin wedges
For the salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 1 ounce cheese such as monterey jack or cheddar, grated
- 10 Doritos crumbled
Instructions
For the dressing:
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Season to taste with salt and more lemon juice (if desired). Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the beef and vegetables:
- Season the steak chunks with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large cast iron pan until very hot. (The beef should sizzle immediately when it hits the pan.)
- Fry the beef until the edges are starting to brown (3 to 5 minutes). Turn the beef chunks over halfway through.***
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Add peppers and onion to the pan (no need to clean the pan in between). Cook until just starting to soften (1 to 2 minutes).
For the salad:
- Add lettuce to plates, top with beef, peppers and onion, drizzle with dressing, then sprinkle with cheese and Dorito chips. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *Chili powder is a spice blend made from ground chili peppers, cumin, oregano, dried garlic and salt. It's widely available in spice shops.
- **You can use sirloin or a higher quality cut of beef (such as rib eye) for this recipe.
- ***Don't be tempted to move the beef chunks around much. Leave them alone so they can develop a good sear on each side.
- Storage: Transfer the individual components (beef, peppers and onion, lettuce, cheese, dressing) into separate airtight containers and store in the fridge.
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