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Mixed Fajita Platter

A sizzling platter of grilled beef and chicken strips with bell peppers and onions, served with rice, black beans, and salsa. Perfect for a fun family dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Mixed Fajita Platter
comfort foodfestiveMexicangluten-freebeefchickentenderjuicy

Ingredients

  • ½ lb beef sirloin
  • ½ lb chicken breast
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ cup salsa

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 0.5 lb beef sirloin and 0.5 lb chicken breast into thin strips. Slice the 2 bell peppers and 1 onion into strips.

  2. 2

    Toss the beef and chicken with 2 tbsp fajita seasoning until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and chicken in a single layer; cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the peppers and onion; cook over medium-high until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Return the meat to the skillet and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, cook the 1 cup rice according to package directions. Warm the black beans in a small pot over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the fajita mixture over rice with black beans and 0.5 cup salsa on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • small pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

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