Meals Matter

Beef or Chicken Fajitas

Contributed By: mardeer
www.meals.com

This roll-it-up main dish offers lots of vitamin C and iron.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

2 Small red or green bell peppers, cut into strips

1 Small onion, sliced

3 Large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 pound Extra-lean beef sirloin or boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 2-inch strips

1 1/4 teaspoons Ground cumin

1 teaspoon Chili powder

1/8 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Bottled chunky salsa

4 (6-inch) fajita-size reduced-fat flour tortillas, warmed

Light sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is slightly golden and peppers are tender.

2. Stir in beef or chicken, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in salsa; heat through.

3. Serve in tortillas; top with sour cream, cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree