Stovetop Fajitas

Stovetop Steak Fajitas

Red meat is packed with protein, which many of you know, is critical for muscle growth and recovery. It's also high in iron, zinc and vitamin B-12, which boosts the immune system and keeps red blood cells healthy.

While red meat tends to get a bad reputation, there are several cuts of red meat that are considered lean. Cuts that include the words "round", such as top round or bottom round, or "loin", such as sirloin, tenderloin and top loin are lean choices. Flank steak is also a lean cut. Look for any cut that is labeled 95% lean ground beef or leaner. 

Any cut of meat can be made leaner by trimming off visible, solid fat before cooking. Healthy cooking methods include roasting, broiling, grilling, stir-frying, braising, steaming and stewing.

This recipe is great if you have chicken or steak in the freezer and need a quick week night meal!

Chili-Lime Fajitas

Marinade:

1.5-2lb flank steak

2 limes

2 Tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

Fajita ingredients:

1 green bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow onion

Corn tortillas

Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Prepare the peppers and onion by slicing them into rough wedges and broiling them until soft and slightly charred. When cooked, slice the vegetables into thin slices and set aside.

Set a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a teaspoon of olive oil, When the oil is hot, add the steak. Let it cook without moving for 4 minutes, then flip it over to the other side for 4 minutes. Continue cooking until it reaches your desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare and 10 minutes for medium.

Allow steak to cool for 5-10 minutes, then slice against the grain into very thin slices. While the steak is cooking and cooling, warm the tortillas by toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat for roughly 30 seconds on each side.

Serve all fajita components together with guacamole, salsa, etc.