Oklahoma Beef Industry Council Recipe of the Month
Quick Fajitas with Pico de Gallo
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Marinating Time: 20 to 30 minutes

1 pound well-trimmed top sirloin,
(cut 3/4 inch thick)
8 small flour tortillas
lime wedges, Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Marinade
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large cloves, crushed

Pico de Gallo
1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
� cup diced zucchini
� cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
� cup prepared picante sauce or salsa

Quick Fajitas with Pico de Gallo

Directions

  • Place beef steak in plastic bag; add marinade ingredients, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes, turning once. Wrap tortillas securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
     

  • Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine Pico de Gallo ingredients, mixing well.

  • Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (10 to 12 minutes for top sirloin steak) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. During last 5 minutes, place tortilla packet on outer edge of grid, turning occasionally.
     

  • Trim fat from steak; carve crosswise into very thin slices. Serve beef in tortillas with Pico de Gallo.

Makes 4 Servings. Nutrition Information per serving (top sirloin): 350 calories; 31 g protein; 32 g carbohydrate; 10 g fat; 479 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol.

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