How to make Easy Steak Fajitas

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is a leaner and more economical protein option.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive and gluten-free.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add sweetness without the heat.

Chop sweet vidalia onion into small pieces and place in a bowl.

Chop jalapeno finely and add to the bowl with the onion.

Chop tomatoes, removing the core, and add to the bowl.

Chop cilantro and add to the bowl with the other veggies.

Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and add salt to taste, then mix to create pico de gallo.

Slice filet mignon into strips for marinating.

Season the sliced meat with butt rub, salt, and pepper.

Place the seasoned meat into a bag for marinating.

Prepare a marinade with olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper, then add to the bag with the meat.

Seal the bag and mix to coat the meat, then let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Chop tri-colored bell peppers into strips.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Add the chopped bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté until softened.

After 30 minutes, remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator.

Cook the marinated meat in the skillet until desired doneness, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Assemble fajitas by placing the cooked meat, sautéed peppers, and onions on a tortilla.

Top with pico de gallo, guacamole, and additional cilantro as desired.

Serve immediately.

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