Beef Fajitas

Beef Fajitas

November 15, 2016
1 Review (5.00 out of 5)
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Course
Serves 4 Fajitas

The use of vegetables and whole wheat flour tortillas make this a healthier version of fajitas.


Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces
    flank steak, trimmed of fat
  • 2 Teaspoons
    lime juice
  • 1 Teaspoon
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon
    olive oil, divided
  • 15 Ounces
    can red beans, drained, rinsed, mashed
  • 1/2 Cup
    medium green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Cup
    red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon
    scallions, chopped
  • 4
    whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  1. Season flank steak with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes. Grill flank steak over high heat until cooked on both sides. Place steak on separate plate to rest for 10 minutes. Cut flank steak into thin strips against the grain.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Set aside.

  3. In a small pan, heat the other 1/2 tsp olive oil and combine beans, bell peppers and scallions and heat through.

  4. To assemble fajitas, take tortilla and place steak inside. Top with bean mixture and drizzle some of the lime sauce on top.

  5. Roll into fajita and serve immediately.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size 1 fajita

Amount per serving

Calories 300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 505mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 40g15%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 20g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 55mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
Potassium 475mg10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

1 review for Beef Fajitas

  1. lance
    5

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    i made my family dinner

  2. Crystal Barrie

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    Quite enjoyable and tasty.

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