BEEF FAJITAS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE
"I found this recipe in the newspaper and made some variations," says Rebecca Sodergren of Wichita Falls, Texas. "The jalapeno pepper gives just the slightest bit of zing to the otherwise cool, refreshing sauce."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Bushra Parveen
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed the cilantro sauce in this recipe. It was so flavorful and complemented the beef perfectly.
Skyla Warrillow
[email protected]These fajitas were so good! The beef was cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Tima Yn
[email protected]I've tried several different fajita recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fajitas.
Mking Khan47
[email protected]These fajitas are my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce is so easy to make. I love that I can have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
acheampong ofori
[email protected]I made these fajitas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleas
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[email protected]These fajitas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the beef was cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was delicious. I would make this recipe again, but I would use less chili powder.
Jt Snow
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef, but I really enjoyed these fajitas. The cilantro sauce was so flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
swagman 8002
[email protected]These fajitas were delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Taniya Begum
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Kiani Kashif
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Naejam Orecul
[email protected]This was my first time making fajitas and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the smoky flavor of the beef.
Sharifa Akter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cilantro, but I loved the sauce in this recipe. It was so fresh and flavorful. The beef was also cooked perfectly.
George
[email protected]These beef fajitas were a hit at my party! The cilantro sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful beef. I will definitely be making this again.