Monday, April 11, 2016

Skirt Steak Fajitas with Sweet Onions

Ingredients:
  • 1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • 2 red bell peppers, stems and seeds discarded, peppers quartered
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. skirt steak, trimmed
  • 4 (10-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 3 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
Makes 4 Servings (1 filled tortilla per serving)
  1.  Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; preheat grill to medium-high or prepare medium hot fire. Generously coat onion slices and bell peppers with olive oil nonstick spray. Place on grill rack and grill, turning once or twice, until softened and browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  2. Meanwhile, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of steak. Place steak on grill rack or grill until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of steak registers 145 F for medium, 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer steak to cutting board and loosely cover with foil; let stand 3 minutes. Cut steak across grain into 12 slices. Cut onion and bell peppers into strips.
  3. Layer each tortilla with 3 slices steak and top evenly with onion, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
WW POINTS VALUE: 9 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. If you're thinking about ordering Mexican food, PUT DOWN THE PHONE! You can make this Mexican classic in 30 minutes or less for a fraction of the cost and twice the flavor. All the meat and vegetables will quickly fill you up and leave you satisfied. You can eat these treats for lunch or dinner any day or night of the week and people will enjoy them. They're perfect when you're watching the game or in for a movie night.


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