These Ground Beef Fajitas are a quick & flavorful weeknight dinner! Made with juicy seasoned ground beef, sautéed bell peppers & onions & classic fajita spices – it comes together in one skillet + finished with fresh lime juice & chopped cilantro. Serve them with warm tortillas & your favorite toppings for a delicious dinner the whole family will love!
There’s truly nothing I love more than a good ground beef recipe… especially when it’s quick, easy and packed with flavor! These ground beef fajitas check all the boxes for an easy weeknight dinner and are the perfect way to switch up your usual taco night.
The ground beef is seasoned with a flavorful homemade fajita seasoning then cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions until everything is perfectly caramelized. It’s then garnished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and cilantro that adds the perfect bright fresh finish. OMG yumm!
What I really love about this recipe is just how quickly it comes together. From start to finish, it takes about 30 minutes – but you’d never guess it by how much flavor is packed into every bite! Serve it as a fajita bowl, pile it into tacos or burritos or turn it into the ultimate ground beef fajita nachos. However you serve it, it’s seriously so good! I guarantee this one will become a family favorite in no time.
The Ingredients
Ground beef: The star of this easy fajita recipe! I personally like using 90/10 because it’s leaner but 80/20 works too.
Bell peppers: I love using a combination of red and yellow bell peppers. (They add a beautiful pop of color and have a slightly sweet flavor that complements the beef.) Feel free to use any combination of bell peppers you have on hand though.
Onion: Sautéed yellow onion adds delicious savory flavor and pairs perfectly with the seasoned ground beef and peppers.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds bright herby flavor and is the perfect finishing touch for these fajitas.
Limes: A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds acidity and brightness, bringing all of the fajita flavors together.
Olive oil: Used for sautéing the peppers and onions and helps prevent the vegetables from sticking to the skillet.
Seasonings: A simple homemade fajita seasoning blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper gives the ground beef a ton of flavor.
How To Make Easy Ground Beef Fajitas
1. Combine the spices. Mix the fajita seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl and set it aside.
2. Cook the meat. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and spices and cook until the meat is browned and cooked through. (About 3-4 minutes) Transfer the seasoned ground beef to a separate plate and set it aside.
3. Sauté the veggies. In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions and sauté until the veggies are tender but still crisp. (About 4-5 minutes.) You may need to add another splash of olive oil to keep the veggies from burning.
4. Serve. Once the veggies are tender, add the meat back to the pan. Stir everything together and allow the beef to heat through. Squeeze the lime over the top and stir in the cilantro. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings.
Serving Suggestions
These ground beef fajitas are delicious wrapped up in warm tortillas – but there are plenty of other ways to serve them too! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Fajita bowls! Make easy ground beef fajita bowls with rice, guacamole, pico de gallo and your favorite salsa. (Or trying using diced air fried sweet potatoes for the base – it’s soo good!)
- Tortillas! Classic and simple – serve the beef fajitas in warm flour or corn tortillas.
- Load up the toppings! Add shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, jalapeños or a big squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Rice and beans! Serve them with your favorite Mexican rice, cilantro-lime rice or seasoned black beans for a hearty meal.
- A fresh salad! Pair the fajitas with a zesty avocado salad, corn salad or crisp green salad for a lighter side.
Storing & Reheating
To Store: Store your leftover ground beef fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Reheat the ground beef and veggies in a skillet over medium heat until they’re warmed through. You can also microwave individual portions in short intervals, stirring in between each.
Meal prepping: Portion the ground beef fajitas into meal prep containers and add fresh tortillas and toppings when you’re ready to serve.
Why you’ll love this ground beef fajitas recipe!
- Quick & easy! These ground beef fajitas come together quickly making them the perfect weeknight dinner when you need something fast & flavorful.
- Packed with flavor! Classic fajita seasoning + savory ground beef + sautéed bell peppers & onions come together for a delicious dinner that’s loaded with Mexican-inspired flavor.
- One pan dinner! Everything cooks in one skillet making it an incredibly easy dinner with minimal clean up.
- Family-friendly! Each person can build their own fajitas with all their favorite toppings – it’s an easy family dinner recipe that everyone will enjoy!
More ground beef recipes you might like:
- 20-Minute Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Easy Ground Beef Tostadas
- Smokey Chipotle Beef Burgers with Creamy Chipotle Aioli
- Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Easy Ground Beef Fajitas
Ingredients
For the fajitas:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (or orange bell pepper)
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
- Olive oil, for sautéing
For the fajita seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the spices. Mix the fajita seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl and set it aside.
- Cook the meat. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and spices and cook until the meat is browned and cooked through. (About 3-4 minutes)Transfer the seasoned ground beef to a separate plate and set it aside.
- Cook the veggies. In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions and sauté until the veggies are tender but still crisp. (About 4-5 minutes.) You may need to add another splash of olive oil to keep the veggies from burning.
- Serve. Once the veggies are tender, add the meat back to the pan. Stir everything together and allow the beef to heat through. Squeeze the lime over the top and stir in the cilantro.Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings.
