DIY Fajita Bar

Reasons to Love a Fajita Bar

It’s easy. Prepping the ingredients is pretty straightforward, especially when you have handy cutting tools.

It’s great for a crowd (or picky eaters). Everyone serves themselves assembly line style.

It’s budget-friendly. The ingredients are simple, easy-tofind, and affordable.

It can be prepped ahead. That means less stress day of when you’re planning for a crowd!

It makes great leftovers. Depending on how much is left, you can freeze the leftover meat, too.

Pick Your Fajita Fillings

Serving 1-3 different meats is ideal, then stock up on onions and red and green bell peppers.

Get extra fajita veggies if you have vegetarians or vegans coming. You can also add beans or plant-based meat to your spread. Plan for about three fajitas per guest.

Recipe to Try: Skirt Steak Fajitas

$3 $4

Skirt steak is one of the most affordable cuts of red meat!

Ingredients

Marinade

½ cup (125 mL) beer or chicken broth

1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce

1 lime, juiced (about 1½ tbsp/22 mL)

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1½ tsp (7 mL) ground ginger

1½ tsp (7 mL) chili powder

1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper

1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder

1½ lbs (700 g) skirt steak, trimmed

Fajita Filling

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

1 medium red bell pepper, sliced

1 medium green bell pepper, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 oz. (30 g) Chihuahua cheese, grated (½ cup/125 mL)

For Serving

8-10 6” (15-cm) flour tortillas

Directions

Mix all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place skirt steak in a large resealable storage bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and let it sit 1 2 hours, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat the Cast Iron Sizzle Skillet over high heat for 3 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry. Brush the steak with the oil and sear for 4 6 minutes per side, or until it reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium doneness. Remove the steak and let it rest.

Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and cook for 5 7 minutes, or until softened

During the last minute of cooking, slice the steak across the grain into thin strips. Place the steak on top of the vegetables and add the cheese.

Serve in tortillas with toppings of your choice.

Recipe to Try: Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas

$3 per serving

Ingredients

2 medium green or red bell peppers

2 medium onions

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1½ lbs (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp (30 mL) Chipotle Rub

12 (6 7"/15 18 cm) flour tortillas

6 oz. (175 g) cheddar cheese, grated (1½ cups/375 mL)

½ cup (125 mL) sour cream

½ cup (125 mL) prepared salsa

Directions

1. 2. 3.

Cut the bell peppers and onions lengthwise into ¼ inch (6 mm) strips, then thinly slice the garlic. Place the vegetables in a Deep Covered Baker. Sprinkle the rub on the chicken and place on top of the vegetables.

4.

Microwave, covered, on HIGH for 12 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken and the juices run clear. Use the Salad Chopper to cut the chicken into small pieces, avoiding the vegetables as much as possible. Stir the chicken and vegetables together and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Prep Your Toppings

Grating your own cheese is more cost-effective (plus it lasts longer), and so is making your own guacamole. Putting out a few salsa options appeals to different tastes!

Guacamole

Limes

Recipe to Try: Easy Guacamole

$3 $4

Ingredients

½ small red onion, peeled

1 jalapeño, seeded

1 garlic clove, peeled

¼ cup (60 mL) cilantro leaves

1 lime 2 ripe avocados, pitted

½ tsp (2 mL) salt

Directions

1. 2.

Cut the onion and jalapeño into chunks and place in a food processor. Add pressed garlic and cilantro and process until finely chopped. Juice the lime into the food processor bowl and add the avocados and salt. Process again until you reach your desired consistency.

Even Easier Guacamole ash an avocado with 1 tbsp (45 mL) of our Guacamole Mix and you ' re done!

½ cup (125 mL) orange juice

¼ cup (60 mL) lime juice

1½ cups (375 mL) blanco tequila

8 cups (2 L) ice Salt for rim (optional)

tequila in a large pitcher. When ready to serve, add up to 12 oz. (350 mL) to an ice filled cocktail shaker, shake vigorously, then strain into a glass. Add dehydrated orange slices for a next level garnish! Slice 1 orange into ¼ inch (6 mm) thick slices and DEHYDRATE for 6 8 hours in the Deluxe Air Fryer. 3. serving

1 cup (250 mL) sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream

⅔ pkg (14 oz./400 g) honey graham crackers (about 16), divided

Optional: Lime zest, lime wedges, or mint

Evenly spread the coconut onto a large microwave-safe plate. Microwave until golden brown, about 1 2 minutes, stirring after every 30 second interval. Cool completely. Zest and juice the limes into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream on medium or high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cream cheese mixture. Break half of the graham crackers into pieces and lay them on the bottom of the Rectangular Cool & Serve. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crackers. Repeat with the remaining crackers and cream cheese mixture. Top with coconut, and, if you’d like, lime zest, lime wedges, or mint. Chill, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Drink Mixes available until Aug. 31, 2022!

Set Up Your Spread

Now that you’ve planned and prepped your menu, it’s time to put it all together.

Tortillas first. Keep in a tortilla warmer or a slow cooker on the warm setting.

Meat and veggies next. Serving in cast iron skillets, slow cookers, or grill pans will keep everything warm.

Next up: toppings. Serve in brightly colored bowls for a festive touch.

Side dishes and chips and salsa come last.

Keep drinks and desserts on a separate table or counter to avoid traffic backups.

5 Great Serving Dishes for Your Fajita Bar

Cast Iron Sizzle Skillet & Wood Trivet

Serve right out of the dish you cook in!

Stoneware Chip & Dip Set

The neutral color works well with any tablescape.

Insulated Serving Bowls

Keep beans, rice, meat, or fajita veggies warm.

Cool & Serve Bowls

Great for lots of guac or other cold sides.

Lazy Susan

Ideal if you’re planning to serve everything at the table.