Beef Fajitas

Beef Fajitas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 392.7
  • Total Fat: 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 75.7 mg
  • Sodium: 808.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 33.9 g

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Introduction

I got this recipe from the Mayo Clinic website. I was looking for heart healthy high fiber foods for people with high blood pressure and colon problems. This is our family's favorite meal. Even the kids love it. Try adding fat-free refried beans, serve it on the side or on the fajita. I got this recipe from the Mayo Clinic website. I was looking for heart healthy high fiber foods for people with high blood pressure and colon problems. This is our family's favorite meal. Even the kids love it. Try adding fat-free refried beans, serve it on the side or on the fajita.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp Chili powder
    1/2 tsp ground oregano
    1/2 tsp paprika
    1/4 tsp garlic powder
    1/8 tsp salt
    Ground black pepper to taste
    12 ounces beef sirloin, select grade, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
    1 red onion, cut into strips
    1 bell peppers, cut into strips
    4 whole-wheat tortillas, about 8 inches in. diameter, warmed in the microwave
    1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    2 medium tomatoes, diced
    2 cups shredded lettuce
    1/2 cup salsa

Directions

Serves 4
Serving size 1 fajita

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge the sirloin pieces in the seasoning, coating completely. (I use a medium bowl, throw the meat in the bowl and use a spoon to stir it, don't use your hands, you'll get more mixture on your hands than the meat)

In a nonstick frying pan (I use the George Foreman grill) cook the sirloin strips over medium heat until slightly pink, about 8 minutes (George Foreman takes about 3 or 4 minutes). Add the onion and bell pepper strips and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes (I take the meat off the Foreman, and cook the onions and peppers on the Foreman for about 3 or 4 minutes).

To serve, spread an equal amount of meat and vegetable mixture on each tortilla. Top with 1 Tbsp of cheese, 1/4 of the diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce and 2 Tbsp of salsa. Fold both sides of each tortilla up over the filling, and then roll to close. Serve immediately.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Excellent, indeed! I was pleased with how well it worked using our Foreman Grill. I put the seasonings in a wax bag we saved from a cereal box, added the beef strips, and shook for a bit -- no mess! - 7/20/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great thanks !!! - 5/19/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    only add also a little dollop of fat free sour cream and pickled jalapenos and then ultimate perfection - 8/29/09


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    Very Good
    Great and so may vegs - 1/21/21


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    Incredible!
    we enjoyed it. - 6/9/20


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    Incredible!
    yum - 7/30/19


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    Incredible!
    Easy, quick and delicious!
    - 1/18/18


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    Very Good
    Very good I used leftover grilled steak sprinkled it with some of the seasoning and just sort of sauteed it to reheat. Will make again. - 5/31/16


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    great! - 6/11/12


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    Very Good
    I really like this recipe. I added 1/2 tsp of cumin, red pepper flakes and approximately 1 TBSP of lime juice at the end. Thank you my family enjoys this! - 2/26/12


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    Very Good
    I have been making thees for years. I add a dash of cayann then top witn plain yogert, home made salsa, lemon juice and a little sea salt. - 12/6/11


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    Good
    Made this tonight. I added a red pepper. It was pretty good, but we all agreed that there was just something missing. I will make this again, but I will probably tweek with the spices a little. - 11/7/11


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    Very Good
    This was a good recipe, but we had tough meat, so I'd recommend if you have tough meat like we did, maybe simmering it for about 1/2 hour to tenderize it before adding the vegetables. - 1/30/11


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    Thanks, this is great! - 1/5/11


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    Very Good
    I used 2% Mexican Blend Cheese, some fat free sour cream and jalapenos and the whole family loved it. very easy recipe to double for company. - 8/11/10


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    Very Good
    I enjoyed making his tonight. I wanted a simple recipe and this was so simple. - 6/1/10


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    SUBSTITUTED BEEF FOR PORK, I DON'T EAT BEEF, VERY GOOD - 4/6/10


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    Pretty good. I added lime juice after I seared the meat, and added fresh garlic to the peppers and onions. I added fat free sour cream and colby cheese. - 10/9/09


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    Very Good
    We're going to have this meal tonight. - 10/1/09


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    Very Good
    It was great thanks! - 7/16/09


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    Very Good
    I like to roast the veggies, very good and simple - 7/4/09