Beef fajitas

Updated: 2015-07-09

Use whole-wheat tortillas with this recipe to add whole grains to your day.

• 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

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

Calories: 242

Total carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol:

Dietary fiber:

Monounsaturated fat:

Protein: 24 g

Saturated fat:

Serving size: 1 fajita

Sodium:

Total fat: 6 g