BEEF FAJITAS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE
"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."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Lundi Lundi2
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The fajitas were delicious and the cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Gideon Banda
[email protected]The cilantro sauce is a bit too spicy for me, but I was able to tone it down by adding a little bit of sour cream.
Benji Alexander
[email protected]These fajitas are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different toppings to create different flavor combinations.
Zahid Rafiq
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great weeknight meal.
Mehmood Rashid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my fajitas turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Md Sodar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed the sauce in this recipe. It was creamy and flavorful.
Basir Ahmad
[email protected]I made these fajitas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Dawod bhatti
[email protected]These fajitas are so flavorful and juicy. The beef is cooked to perfection.
Niloy Ali
[email protected]The cilantro sauce is amazing! I could eat it on anything.
Sofriful Islamraj
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. And the fajitas were delicious!
BD71 BOY gamar
[email protected]These beef fajitas were a hit with my family! The cilantro sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful beef. We will definitely be making this recipe again.