Grilled Beef Fajitas Recipe

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Grilling the tortillas in this easy fajita recipe makes them have just the right amount of crunch, and the red pepper and cream cheese really makes them feel special.

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Grilled Beef Fajitas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

In a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender; remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, saute the steak, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in remaining oil for 2-4 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness. Return vegetables to the pan; heat through.
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese off-center on each tortilla; top with beef mixture. Fold in sides and roll up. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until tortilla is browned. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fajita equals 379 calories, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 489 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Beef Fajitas in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p8

Panini

A sandwich typically assembled with cheese and perhaps meat, vegetables and condiments that is grilled until the interior is warmed and the exterior is crispy. A flat bread such as focaccia is classically used.