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Chili Lime Steak Fajitas

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Recipe Information

Yield

25 servings

Portion Size

1 each

Ingredients

Metric Imperial
Shaved Steak, fully cooked 1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Lime Juice 60 ml 1/2 cup
Garlic, minced 30 ml 2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar 30 ml 2 Tbsp
Cumin Powder 10 ml 2 tsp
Chili Powder 10 ml 2 tsp
Canola Oil 30 ml 2 Tbsp
Green Peppers, sliced 400 g 14 oz
Red Peppers, sliced 400 g 14 oz
Red Onions, thinly sliced 250 g 8.8 oz
Cheddar Cheese, shredded 400 g 14 oz
Whole Wheat Tortillas 25 each(64 g) 25 each (2.2oz)
Cilantro, fresh, chopped 60 ml 1/4 cup

Method

  1. The day before, thaw the cooked shaved steak in the refrigerator on pan under refrigeration at 40'F/4'C or lower.
  2. In a bowl, prepare the fajita sauce by combining the lime juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder. Mix together and set side.
  3. Slice the green and red peppers into thin slices. Slice the red onions into thin slices. In a large pan, heat the canola oil and saute the peppers and onions until golden brown and cooked. Remove and set aside to build the fajitas.
  4. To the same large pan, add the shaved steak and saute until warm, Add the fajita sauce and saute the shaved steak until a temperature of 165'F/74'C is reached.
  5. To build the fajitas, lay out the tortilla wrap and place 60 grams of heated shaved steak on wrap, followed by the sauteed vegetables. Top with 16 g of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Optional-place assembled fajitas into a parchment lined insert pan and bake in preheated convection oven at 325'F to melt the cheese prior to service. Ensure internal temperature is >140'F/60'C.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve 1 each along with optional sides of 2 oz/60 ml sour cream and 2 oz/60 ml salsa.

Suggested Accompaniments

Serve with spanish rice and green side vegetables (sides not included in the nutritional information)

Nutritional Information

per 1 each

Nutrient Quantity
Calories 353 kcal
Protein 22.8 g
Carbohydrates 34.4 g
Total Fat 12.2 g
Saturated Fat 5.5 g
Total Sugar 1.7 g
Total Dietary Fiber 4.7 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Calcium 294 mg
Sodium 815 mg
Vitamin A 50 RE
Vitamin C 1.8 mg
Calories from Fat 31 %