Heart Healthy Recipes
Beef Fajitas
Yield: 6 servings, 2 fajitas each
Ingredients
Fajitas
- 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 pound top round beef steak, cut into 3/4 inch julienne strips
- 3 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 medium sweet peppers (red, green or yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
Toppings
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream, light
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Combine wine, oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lime juice.
- Marinate meat for 2 to 3 hours.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Over medium heat, in a large skillet, brown meat with peppers and onions.
- Warm tortillas and serve immediately with meat mixture and toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information per one serving (two fajitas) provides approximately: 519 calories, 26g protein, 46g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 25g fat (8g saturated), 63mg cholesterol, 108mcg folate, 4mg iron, 714mg sodium
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Wheat Foods Council