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Beef Fajitas


Servings:

6-8

Cooking Time:

Prep: 70 minutes (1 hour for marinade), Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 pound sirloin steak - cut into 2 inch strips
  • 1 cup red bell pepper strips
  • 1 cup green bell pepper strips
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • ¾ cup sour cream, for topping

Instructions:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the salsa, 2 tbsp of oil, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin and salt. Mix together well, stir in the beef strips, cover.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • After the meat has marinated, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place the red bell pepper, green bell pepper and onion in the oil and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the onion is slightly golden and the peppers are tender.
  • Stir in the beef mixture and sauté for 7 to 8 more minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Serve in the warmed tortillas and top with sour cream.


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