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Quick Fajitas with Pico de Gallo

Quick Fajitas with Pico de Gallo

Makes 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound well-trimmed top sirloin, cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • lime wedges (optional)
  • Cilantro sprigs (optional)

    Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large cloves, crushed

    Pico de Gallo

  • 1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup prepared picante sauce or salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Directions

  1. Place beef steak in plastic bag; add marinade ingredients, turniing to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refridgerator 20 to 30 minutes, turning once. Wrap tortillas securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine Pico de Gallo ingredients, mixing well.
  3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (10 to 12 minutes for top sirloin steak) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. During last 5 minutes, place tortilla packet on outer edge of grid, turning occasionally.
  4. Trim fat from steak; carve crosswise into very thin slices. Serve beef in tortillas with Pico de Gallo.

    Nutrition information per serving (top sirloin):
    350 calories;
    31 g protein;
    32 g carbohydrate;
    10 g fat;
    479 mg sodium;
    76 mg cholesterol;

Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association

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