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Kielbasa Fajitas With Pita Bread Recipe

Kielbasa Fajitas With Pita Bread

Fully cooked kielbasa, colorful peppers, onions, and garlic are cooked with fajita seasoning and served in warm pita bread. This quick skillet meal makes 4 servings in about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fully cooked kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 Medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 packet, about 1 ounce Fajita seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
Serving Bread
  • 6 Small pita breads, warmed and split or opened for filling
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • As desired Sliced jalapeños or chopped fresh cilantro
  • As desired Lime wedges

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Slice the kielbasa into 1/4-inch rounds or thin strips, then prepare the onion and bell peppers. Stir the fajita seasoning with the 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until it forms a thin sauce.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften while retaining some texture.
  3. Add the sliced kielbasa after the vegetables have started cooking. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning or stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and heated through.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Pour in the fajita seasoning mixture and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the liquid lightly coats the sausage and vegetables.
  5. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet, oven, or microwave until pliable. Split or open each pita, fill with the kielbasa and vegetable mixture, and finish with any desired toppings.

Notes

Brown the kielbasa after the vegetables begin cooking so the peppers and onions can soften and caramelize without taking on too much sausage fat. For a less salty result, use half a packet of fajita seasoning and add more after tasting. Warm the pitas briefly so they are less likely to split.