The Best Goose Fajitas (Snow Goose Recipe)
Goose fajitas are a favorite snow goose recipe, and an easy and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Snow goose breasts are seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection, then tossed with sauteed onions and bell peppers. A squeeze of fresh lime adds a slight tart and tangy flavor and the goose fajitas are served with warm tortillas and my wife and daughter's favorite toppings. You can’t beat this snow goose recipe to feed family and friends after a successful snow goose hunt like I got to experience with Trophy Wildlife Outfitters in Mound City, Missouri last week. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates there are currently almost 400,000 snow geese at the nearby Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. I got to meet a lot of great waterfowl hunters from around the U.S. during my 3-day hunt and came home with 20 birds so I can develop more goose recipes for all of you to try.If you don't have access to snow goose, you can use duck breasts or Canada goose breasts for this goose breast recipe.GOOSE FAJITA INGREDIENTSIf you're a busy parent like me, you love meals that only require a few basic ingredients. This goose fajita recipe is just that. All you need are a few goose breasts, onion, bell peppers, lime juice and spices, plus tortillas and your favorite toppings like guacamole and pico de gallo. It’s incredibly easy.This snow goose recipe is a one-pan recipe. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a tasty meal that also makes for great leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day.HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONINGWhile you can buy pre-made fajita seasoning, nothing compares to the flavor of homemade fajita seasoning and it’s easy to whip up in minutes. Here’s a quick rundown of the spices you’ll need:– kosher salt– black pepper– onion powder– garlic powder– chili powder– dried oregano leaves– ground cumin– Sazon Goya seasoningHOW TO MAKE GOOSE FAJITASOnce you’ve made your homemade fajita seasoning, the goose fajitas come together quickly. Just follow these simple steps:1. Tenderize the snow goose breasts. On a cutting board, tenderize the goose breasts using a Jaccard meat tenderizer and pat dry with paper towels.2. Season the snow goose breasts. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the snow goose breasts and use your fingers to press it in. You can cook the goose breasts right away at this point, but if you have time to place them in a Ziploc bag or plastic container and put them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, you'll end up with a lot more flavor in the end.3. Cook the snow goose. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or canola oil. Sear the snow goose breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 130 degrees F using an instant read meat thermometer. Then transfer them from the pan to a cutting board and let them rest while you sauté the vegetables.4. Sauté the onion and bell pepper. While the goose breasts are cooking, cut the onions and bell peppers into thin slices. Then while the cooked breasts are resting, sauté the vegetables in the same skillet over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until caramelized.5. Mix together. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the goose breasts and place them back into the skillet, squeeze fresh lime juice on top, sprinkle everything with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fajita seasoning, and stir everything together.6. Serve immediately with tortillas and other toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.CAN YOU MEAL PREP GOOSE FAJITAS?You can absolutely meal prep these goose fajitas! This snow goose recipe is a great choice to make ahead as the sautéed goose breasts and vegetables will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge. Just store them in a sealed container and then reheat before adding to a tortilla.MORE GOOSE RECIPES TO TRYIf you love eating Snow Geese or Canada Geese as much as we do, I think you’ll love these delicious goose recipes!– Goose Pastrami– Snow Goose Soup– Goose Fettuccini Alfredo– French Dip Sandwiches with Goose Meat– Goose Stew– Czech Garlic Soup with Goose Meat– Goose Gondi– Goose Pastrami Irish Egg Rolls– Goose Gyoza (Potstickers)CONNECT WITH ME AND JOIN OUR WILD GAME COOKING COMMUNITYIf you make these Goose Fajitas, I’d love for you to join our community and connect with me so we can all see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! When you post a pic of your finished dish on Instagram, be sure and use the hashtag #wildgameandfish and then tag me @wildgameandfish so I can share it on my Instagram stories.Did you enjoy this Snow Goose Recipe? Be sure to leave a 5-star rating RIGHT HERE!
Ingredients
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Sazon Goya seasoning packet (1 teaspoon)
Goose Fajitas
- 4 boneless, skinless snow goose breasts (from 2 birds)
- 1 yellow onion, cut into strips
- 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 1/2 lime
- tortillas
- pico de gallo
- guacamole
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Add the homemade fajita seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
Goose Fajitas
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- On a cutting board, tenderize the goose breasts using a Jaccard meat tenderizer and pat dry with paper towels.
- Reserve 1/2 teaspoon of the homemade fajita seasoning to add at the end of the recipe. Then generously sprinkle the rest of the fajita seasoning on both sides of the snow goose breasts and use your fingers to press it in. You can cook the goose breasts right away at this point, but if you have time to place them in a Ziploc bag or plastic container and put them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, you'll end up with a lot more flavor in the end.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or canola oil. Sear the snow goose breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 130 degrees F using an instant read meat thermometer. Then transfer them from the pan to a cutting board and let them rest while you sauté the vegetables.
- While the goose breasts are cooking, cut the onions and bell peppers into thin slices. Then while the cooked breasts are resting, sauté the vegetables in the same skillet over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the goose breasts and place them back into the skillet, squeeze fresh lime juice on top, sprinkle everything with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of fajita seasoning, and stir everything together.
- Serve immediately with tortillas and other toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.
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