Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions

Health score
31%
Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
45 min.
8
443kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious Beef-and-Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining friends. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender flank steak and juicy chicken breast, all marinated to perfection.

The colorful medley of green and red bell peppers, along with sweet Vidalia onions, adds a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor to each bite. With a zesty marinade featuring fresh lime juice, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, these fajitas are sure to impress even the most discerning palates. Plus, they’re served with fat-free flour tortillas, low-fat sour cream, and a generous dollop of salsa, making them a satisfying yet healthy option.

Whether you’re grilling outdoors or cooking up a storm in your kitchen, these fajitas are a fun and interactive meal that everyone can enjoy. Gather around the table, fill your tortillas with the savory filling, and savor the delightful combination of flavors. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s not only delicious but also brings people together!

Ingredients

  • servings cilantro leaves fresh
  • pound flank steak 
  • 16 6-inch flour tortilla fat-free ()
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  bell pepper green cut into 12 wedges
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 2.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.3 cup cream sour low-fat
  • 14.3 ounce beef broth canned
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  •  bell pepper red cut into 12 wedges
  • cup salsa 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pound chicken breast 
  • large onion sweet cut into 16 wedges
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. To prepare marinade, combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. To prepare fajitas, trim fat from steak. Score a diamond pattern on both sides of the steak.
  3. Combine 1 1/2 cups marinade, steak, and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  4. Combine remaining marinade, bell peppers, and onion in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  5. Prepare grill.
  6. Remove steak and chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  7. Remove vegetables from bag; reserve marinade.
  8. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan; set aside.
  9. Place steak, chicken, and vegetables on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  10. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil; place tortilla packet on grill rack the last 2 minutes of grilling time. Bring reserved marinade to a boil.
  11. Cut steak and chicken diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
  12. Place the steak, chicken, and vegetables on a serving platter; drizzle with reserved marinade.
  13. Arrange about 1 ounce steak, about 1 ounce chicken, 3 bell pepper wedges, and 1 onion wedge in a tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon salsa, about 1 teaspoon sour cream, and 1/2 tablespoon cilantro. Fold sides of tortilla over filling.
  14. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
  15. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein28.75%
Fat34.55%
Carbs36.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.5
Glycemic Load
9.93
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.319999931947%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.53mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.59mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
7.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.81kcal
22.14%
Fat:16.95g
26.08%
Saturated Fat:4.71g
29.42%
Carbohydrates:40.5g
13.5%
Net Carbohydrates:36.11g
13.13%
Sugar:8.06g
8.96%
Cholesterol:72.82mg
24.27%
Sodium:1202.05mg
52.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.74g
63.47%
Vitamin C:67.94mg
82.35%
Selenium:49.18µg
70.25%
Vitamin B3:13.03mg
65.17%
Vitamin B6:1.08mg
54.24%
Phosphorus:404.74mg
40.47%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.15%
Vitamin A:1326.24IU
26.52%
Potassium:900.83mg
25.74%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.12%
Iron:4.35mg
24.16%
Folate:96.19µg
24.05%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.35%
Zinc:3.14mg
20.91%
Vitamin K:18.86µg
17.96%
Fiber:4.38g
17.54%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.53%
Vitamin B5:1.51mg
15.13%
Magnesium:59.63mg
14.91%
Calcium:148.58mg
14.86%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
10.99%
Copper:0.21mg
10.49%
Source:My Recipes