GRILLED FAJITAS

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A special marinade gives the steak in these fajitas outstanding flavor that's always a hit with my family. It's a fun and satisfying summer main dish using garden-fresh peppers and onions. -Cheryl Smith, The Dalles, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef flank steak (about 1 pound)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Green, sweet red and/or yellow peppers, julienned
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Sour cream and lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first nine ingredients; add steak. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill over high heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and peppers if desired in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Slice meat into thin strips across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with vegetables; roll up. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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