Beef fajitas

Beef Fajitas

Dietitian's tip: The traditional unleavened bread wrappers of Mexico, tortillas are a versatile way to add grains to your day. Tortillas divide into two basic categories: corn and wheat. Wheat tortillas, made from white flour, are often labeled "flour tortillas." Whole-wheat tortillas are made from whole-grain flour.

Ingredients

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

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

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

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge the sirloin pieces in the seasonings, coating completely.

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

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)
Serving size: 1 fajita
Calories
307
Cholesterol
51 mg
Protein
34 g
Sodium
494 mg
Carbohydrate
32 g
Fiber
11 g
Total fat
7 g
Potassium
658 mg
Saturated fat
3 g
Calcium
124 mg
Monounsaturated fat
2 g

Submitted by Kellie