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Tex-Mex Fajita Platter

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner Mexican Southwestern Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex Fajita Platter
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef skirt steak
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • salt to taste
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • 4 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • 1 cup corn oil
  • 24 corn tortillas
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded American cheese
  • 12 ounces sour cream
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Season beef and chicken with a blend of fajita spices and two teaspoons of garlic powder. Slice the meat into one-inch strips, then set it aside for later use.
3
Warm refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
4
In a separate bowl, combine mashed avocados with salt, lemon pepper, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder. Set this mixture aside for now.
5
Heat corn oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully add tortilla pieces to the pan. Fry until crispy, removing them from the skillet and placing them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat this process with any remaining tortilla pieces, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
6
Discard the used oil and wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
7
Return the skillet to medium heat, then add beef, chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately seven minutes. Stir in some chopped cilantro during the last minute of cooking.
8
Arrange the fried tortilla pieces at the bottom of a large baking dish, followed by an even layer of refried beans. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans, then spread the meat mixture evenly on top.
9
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese and beans are bubbly.
10
Remove the dish from the oven and dollop spoonfuls of sour cream and guacamole on top in various locations. Sprinkle diced tomatoes and jalapeños over the dish for added flavor.