Cooking Light Beef Fajitas Recipe

Name: Cooking Light Beef Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon lime rind, grated; 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/4 ounce) can low sodium beef broth; Fajitas; 1 (3/4 lb) flank steak; 1 red bell pepper, each cut into wedges; 1 green bell pepper, each cut into wedges; 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges; 8 (6 inch) fat free tortillas; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; skewer

Servings: persons

Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lime rind, grated
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
Fajitas
1 (3/4 lb) flank steak
1 red bell pepper, each cut into wedges
1 green bell pepper, each cut into wedges
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
8 (6 inch) fat free tortillas
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
skewer

1
To prepare marinade, combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2
To prepare fajitas, trim fat from steak and cut against the grain into strips. Combine 1 1/2 cups marinade and steak in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3
Combine remaining marinade, bell peppers, and onion in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
4
Prepare grill.
5
Remove steak from bag; discard marinade.
6
Remove vegetables from bag; reserve marinade. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan; set aside.
7
Place steak and vegetables on skewers (soak them in water for a bit so they do not burn)cook until desired degree of doneness.
8
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until soft.
9
Bring reserved marinade to a boil.
10
Take the steak and vegetables off the skewers and onto a serving platter; drizzle with reserved marinade.
11
Serve the meat and veggies with the flour tortillas and let people make their own fajitas. Pass chopped cilantro.

364

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon lime rind, grated, 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Cooking Light Beef Fajitas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cooking Light Beef Fajitas

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Variations & substitutions

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