Tex-Mex Cuisine
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Fajitas
Fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish featuring grilled meat, typically skirt steak, served with sautéed peppers and onions in a warm flour tortilla. Known for their vibrant flavors and interactive eating style, fajitas embody the fusion of Mexican and Texan culinary traditions.
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Mexican60%
Spanish25%
Indigenous15%
Ingredients
- skirt steak1 lb
- flour tortillas8 pieces
- bell peppers2 medium
- onions1 large
- lime juice2 tbsp
- garlic3 cloves
- cumin1 tsp
- chili powder1 tbsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- saltto taste
Method
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Origin Story
Fajitas originated in the ranch lands of Texas in the 1930s, where Mexican cowboys (vaqueros) would make use of skirt steak, a less desirable cut, by marinating and grilling it over open flames.
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