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Beef Fajitas
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 580 |
| Total Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 569 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 44 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Medium green or red bell pepper, cut into ¼ to ½ inch strips | 1 |
| Small yellow onion | 1 |
| Lean beef sirloin, sliced into ¼ to ½ inch strips | ¼ pound |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground cumin | 1 tablespoon |
| Chili powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Lime juice | 2 tablespoons |
| Whole wheat fajita-style tortillas, or 2 burrito-style | 4 |
| Salsa | 2 tablespoons |
| Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese | 2 tablespoons |
| Light sour cream | 2 tablespoons |
- Directions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender. Add meat, cook 2-3 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
- Add cumin, chili powder, and lime juice, and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the meat has reached the desired level of doneness.
- Place tortillas between damp paper towels and heat in microwave 1-1½ minutes, or until warm.
- Divide vegetable and beef mixture between tortillas and garnish with salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole (optional—see below).
Exchanges
2 medium-fat meats; 2.5 starches; 2 vegetables
Side Suggestions: Fresh Guacamole
Slice 1 ripe avocado in half and scoop insides into small mixing bowl. Mash to desired consistence and add 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon seeded chopped tomato, ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½-1 teaspoon minced jalapeno, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir together. Nutrition Info (for ½ recipe): 165 calories; 8 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 15 g fat (2 g sat); 5 g fiber; 311 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1.5 vegetables; 3 fats.
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