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15-Minute Beef Fajitas

Contributed By: stacyw
Food & Family

When the kids are starving, whip up this dish and have dinner in a flash!

Ingredients

1 lb Sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 Each red pepper, green pepper cut into strips
1 Onion, cut into strips
1/2 cup Mesquite-flavored marinade (any variety)
1 cup Salsa
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
 Guacamole, if desired
 Sour cream, if desired

Preparation

1. Cook sirloin steak strips in 1 tsp oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add red peppers, green peppers and onion; cook 3-4 minutes.

2. Add marinade, salsa; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook unitl heated.

3. Fill warmed tortillas with meat and veggie mixture. Serve with a spoonful of guacamole and/or sour cream if desired.

Nutrient Information

Calories415
Total Fat11 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Protein32 g
Vitamin A1396 IU
Vitamin C75 mg
Calcium130 mg
Sodium1218 mg
Iron5.6 mg
Fiber4.5 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: clark034
You could marinade the steak beforehand and cook it on the grill or you could use cast iron for the grill to prepare the recipe like it says. I cooked everything on the grill which gave it good flavor. My family enjoyed the meal.
Comment by: hp0416
Very fast and good.
Comment by: vasitva
8 weight watchers points , 1 veggie , 1 protien

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree