I like Tex-Mex food. It's quick to make, has a bit of a kick to it and I usually have the ingredients in, even if I haven't planned for it. Of course the supermarkets sell all kind of dinner-kits as well, which aren't bad as prepared food goes I think, but usually I make my own seasoning mixes. They are easy, store well and work out much cheaper, plus of course I know exactly what goes into them.
The other night we had chicken fajitas after we'd been out all day. I still had to make the seasoning mix, but they were on the table within half an hour. I just quickly fried some chicken breast fillet (cut into strips), some sliced onion, sliced bell pepper and I also added some mushrooms as they needed using, sprinkled it liberally with the seasoning, added a little water and let it thicken. We simply had it rolled up in flour tortillas with some sour cream and grated cheese, but you could also add salsa, guacamole or picco de gallo.
Fajita Seasoning Mix
4 tbsp cornflour
4 tsp chili powder
4 tsp hot chili powder
3 tsp salt
4 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
3 tsp powdered chicken or vegetable stock
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp cumin
Mix all the ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Use as needed, 2 tbsp equals one of the store bought sachets.
The other night we had chicken fajitas after we'd been out all day. I still had to make the seasoning mix, but they were on the table within half an hour. I just quickly fried some chicken breast fillet (cut into strips), some sliced onion, sliced bell pepper and I also added some mushrooms as they needed using, sprinkled it liberally with the seasoning, added a little water and let it thicken. We simply had it rolled up in flour tortillas with some sour cream and grated cheese, but you could also add salsa, guacamole or picco de gallo.
Fajita Seasoning Mix
4 tbsp cornflour
4 tsp chili powder
4 tsp hot chili powder
3 tsp salt
4 tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
3 tsp powdered chicken or vegetable stock
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp cumin
Mix all the ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Use as needed, 2 tbsp equals one of the store bought sachets.
