Beef Fajita Skillet with Pico de Gallo
You have to love a square meal rounded off by a delicious lean beef cut. Sizzle up some veggies sliced up for fajitas.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
Rub:
Preparation
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Step 1
Prepare Pico de Gallo. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 2
Stack beef Sirloin Tip Steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Combine beef and rub ingredients in large bowl; toss to coat evenly.
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Step 3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and jalapeño; stir-fry 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Cooking Tip: A twelve-inch cast iron pan may be substituted for large nonstick skillet. Cooking times will remain the same.
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Step 4
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and beef.
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Step 5
Return all beef and vegetables to skillet. Season with salt, as desired. Serve beef mixture in tortillas; top with Pico de Gallo.
Pico de Gallo: Combine ¾ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped white onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice in medium bowl. Season with salt, as desired.
Nutrition Information
510 Calories
4g SAT FAT
37g PROTEIN
6.1 mg IRON
4.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 510 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 75 mg Cholesterol; 686 mg Sodium; 61 g Total Carbohydrate; 9.8 g Dietary Fiber; 37 g Protein; 6.1 mg Iron; 4.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.2 mg Zinc; 26.9 mcg Selenium; 95.8 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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