Beef-Fajitas with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Guacamole

I am, admittedly, not a huge fan of Mexican food - too heavy for my taste. Fajitas, however, are a favorite with my family. Traditionally they are made using chicken or steak, but I prefer this variety based on the classic chili con carne. The list of ingredients may seem a bit daunting, but it really doesn't take long to prepare!

Ingredients (serves 4): 
400gr ground beef
1/2 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock
1 red onion
1 tbs tomato concentrate
1 tbs smoked paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Cayenne
1 can kidney beans
1 red pepper

For the guacamole:
2 ripe Avocados
Juice of half a lime
1/2 bunch of fresh coriander

For the salsa: 
1 packet of cheery tomatoes
1/2 bunch of fresh coriander
2 tbs Olivenöl
1/2 red Chili
1 small onion
Juice of half a lime

Additionally you need: 
Wraps
150gr grated Cheddar
Sour Cream
 

Preparation:

1.  Finely chop the red onion. Heat some olive oil in a pan and add the onions. Once they are soft, add the beef and the red pepper.  When the meat is cooked (there is no need to brown it), add the tomato concentrate, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Next add the chopped tomatoes, the stock, and the kidney beans. Mix well and allow to simmer for 10-15mins. Season to taste. 

2. For the salsa, simply chop the cheery tomatoes in small pieces and place in a small bowl. Finely chop the onion, the chili and the coriander and add to the mix, followed by the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 

3. Peel the avocados and remove the pit. Mash up the avocados using a fork. Don't overdo it though, you want the guacamole to remain chunky! Next add some coriander, salt, pepper, and the lime juice. If you like it spicy, you can also add a bit of chili.

The fajitas are served with sour cream and grated cheddar.