This Kentucky-Infused Fajita Recipe Will ‘Bowl’ You Over
If you find yourself racing to the nearest Mexican restaurant when you're craving fajitas, here's some good news for you. You actually don't have to leave the house. This recipe for Fajita Bowls, from Jim Gilles of Hill View Farms Meats, gives you everything you need to make those fajitas at home. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to infuse a little bit of creativity and Kentucky into the mix!
FAJITA BOWL
2 lbs Hill View Farms Fajita meat
2 Cecil Farms yellow squash cut into thin rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet of Spicewalla Brand Carne Asada seasoning
2 tablespoons Dan-O Tac-O seasoning
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Mano’s Jalapeno Pita Strips
Goat Ridge Farms Southwest Slaw
Country View Creamery Spicy Chipotle Cheese - shredded
Finish Line Candied Jalapenos
Edge Farm Medium Salsa
Cecil Farms Cherry Tomatoes
Sour Cream
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl add squash rounds, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons of Tac-o seasoning. Toss to coat.
Place squash in an air fryer at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Shake halfway through. Remove from air fryer and place on paper towel lined plate.
In a large bowl add fajita meat, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a packet of Spicewalla seasoning. Toss to coat meat.
Add meat to air fryer at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat has cooked to liking. Shake halfway through. *The fajita meat is wonderfully tender and delicious.
Once the fajita meat has cooked, assemble the bowl with pita strips at bottom of bowl topped with meat, squash, cheese, and any assortment of the desired toppings listed above.
ENJOY!
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