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is there such thing as premade fajita mix? like the peppers/onion stuff or do you have to make it yourself? if there is what are some brands that are safe? if there is not what acually goes into a fajita? i just know they smell so good but i have no clue whats in them lol. also what seasoning(fajita) is safe? i have a package of taco bell seasoning in the cupboard but im scared of it since well its taco bell


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Taco Bell brand is made by Kraft. They will list their gluten. I think you will have to chop your own veggies, because any premade deli mix would have a high risk of cross contamination. :)

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I use Safeways Fajita seasoning mix, and it tells you on the back of the package what else you need to make them.

tarnalberry Community Regular

I use the spice hunter fajita seasoning, 'cause I'm lazy. :)

Bell peppers, onions, and meat. The tricky part is how to cook them - the hotter, the better - and don't skimp on the oil (which is part of the "the hotter, the better", really).

confused Community Regular

We dont use seasoning mixes, we just fry up the steak with oil and fresh garlic, then we saute onion, red and green peppers and jalepeno, then we mix it all together.

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McCormick makes one too! That's the one I use!!

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Double check your Taco Bell brand. I believe it is not safe, or at least their taco seasoning is not. So I would make sure before you eat it.


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I usually make 'em fresh. It's always some variation on the same thing. Fresh onions, garlic, red bell peppers, spices: cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder & stuff like that.

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JRyan89 Newbie

I wanted to eat Fajitas with the "Taco Bell" Fajita Seasoning Mix but I couldn't find an answer. 

 

I just got off the phone with Kraft, and she said that since the ingredients contain "Spice", she cannot confirm that they are Gluten Free because of cross contamination from the suppliers that they get the spice from.  So it's a no go for Celiacs.

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