Beef fajitas

Dietician's Tip

Tortillas can be made with corn or wheat flour, or even a mix. Flour tortilla are usually made with refined white flour. Tortillas made from whole grains may be labeled whole-wheat. You can make this recipe gluten-free by using 100% corn tortillas.

Ingredients

For the taco meat seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

For the taco:

  • 12 ounces beef sirloin, select grade, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
  • 1 red onion, cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips

For the topping:

  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 4 whole-wheat tortillas, about 8 inches across, warmed in the microwave

Directions

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Dredge the sirloin pieces in the seasonings, coating all over.

In a nonstick frying pan over medium heat, cook the sirloin strips until slightly pink, about 8 minutes. Add the onion and green pepper strips. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

To serve, spread an equal amount of the meat and vegetable mixture on each tortilla.

Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1/4 of the diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons salsa.

Fold both sides of each tortilla up over the filling, and then roll to close.

Serve right away.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 351
Total carbohydrate: 35 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.5 g
Protein: 34 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Serving size: 1 fajita
Sodium: 610 mg
Total fat: 9 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Grains and grain products: 1
Meats, poultry and fish: 3
Vegetables: 2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 1.5
Protein and dairy: 1.5
Vegetables: 2

Last Updated Jun 26, 2024


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