Beef Fajitas with Cilantro Sauce

 

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds)
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 2 large green peppers, halved
• 2 large onions, thickly sliced
• 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
• Shredded lettuce, tomato wedges and sliced ripe olives, optional
  

Directions

• 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

1 piece: 265 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.