How to Make 20 Minute 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.

Make fajita seasoning mix by combining 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

Slice one green, one yellow, and one red bell pepper into strips.

Slice one red onion into strips.

Slice 8 ounces of mushrooms.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 7-10 minutes.

Slice 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak thinly, perpendicular to the grain.

Add half of the fajita seasoning mix and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic to the veggies and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside.

Add the sliced flank steak to the hot skillet and sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Cook the steak, stirring, until browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked veggies back into the skillet to warm them up.

Drizzle the juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup) over the mixture.

Serve with flour tortillas, sour cream, and cilantro.

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