Beef Fajitas with Cilantro Sauce

Name: Beef Fajitas with Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Fajitas, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds); 1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 2 large green peppers, halved; 2 large onions, thickly sliced; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Shredded lettuce, tomato wedges and sliced ripe olives, optional

“I found this recipe in the newspaper and made some variations,” says Rebecca Sodergren of Wichita Falls, Texas. “The jalapeno pepper gives just the slightest bit of zing to the otherwise cool, refreshing sauce.”

Ingredients

4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 large green peppers, halved
2 large onions, thickly sliced
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce, tomato wedges and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For sauce, place the yogurt, cilantro, jalapeno and remaining lime juice in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until serving. Brush green peppers and onions with remaining oil; set aside.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill beef, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, grill green peppers and onions, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Cut into strips; spoon onto tortillas. Top with sliced beef. Serve with cilantro sauce. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes and olives if desired. Fold in sides.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 265 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Beef Fajitas with Green Sauce in Taste of Home December/January 2006

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katlaydee3

Mar 17, 2014

This was edible but not great. I found the sauce to be very sour which must have been from the yogurt since I love cilantro. I won't be making it again.
katlaydee3

Mar 17, 2014

This was edible but not great. I found the sauce to be very sour which must have been from the yogurt since I love cilantro. I won't be making it again.