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Southwestern Beef Fajitas




Source of Recipe


The Best of Mexican Cooking






Recipe Introduction


Marinating the beef and vegetables in the lime-chili powder mixture gives these fajitas a Southwestern flavor.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 4x1/4-inch strips
  
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
  
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
  
• 1 large onion, sliced
  
• 1 tsp chili powder
  
• 1 tsp grated lime peel
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp cumin
  
• 2 T oil
  
• 2 T lime juice
  
• 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas, heated
  






Instructions



1. In large bowl, combine beef, bell peppers and onion. In small bowl, combine chili powder, lime peel, garlic, salt, cumin, oil and lime juice; blend well. Pour lime mixture over beef mixture; cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
   
2. Heat 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned.
   
3. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture onto half of each warm tortilla. Fold tortilla over filling. If desired, serve with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
   






Final Comments


8 fajitas; 4 servings