Budget-friendly chuck roast sliced thin, tossed with a homemade fajita spice blend and lime, and roasted on one sheet pan. Ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with tortillas for fajitas or over rice for a bowl.
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Cook Time:15 minutesmins
Ingredients
2lbsbeef chuck roastcut into thin strips
2large or 3 medium bell peppersany colors, sliced thin
1medium onionsliced thin
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Juice from one lime
Fresh cilantroto garnish
Optional, for serving:
Flour or corn tortillaswarmed
Microwaveable rice packets
Toppings: sour creamguacamole or sliced avocado, shredded cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease a large sheet pan.
Cut the chuck roast into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
Add the beef, peppers, and onion to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze the lime juice over the top. Mix the spices together, pour over the bowl, and use gloves to mix everything together until evenly coated.
Use tongs to spread everything onto the sheet pan in a single layer.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Scatter fresh cilantro over the top and serve with warm tortillas and toppings, or over rice for a bowl.