Easy Weeknight Steak Fajitas | WEEKNIGHTING

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.

Cut the top sirloin roast into four thin steaks, about half inch to three quarter inch thick.

Season the steaks aggressively with salt and cracked black pepper on both sides and let them cure for about 10 minutes.

Julienne the bell peppers, removing as much of the inner rib as possible.

Cut the poblano pepper, removing seeds and excessive ribs.

Slice the white onion into quarter inch strips longitudinally.

Smash and press the garlic cloves through a garlic press.

Prepare the fajita seasoning by mixing ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, and dried oregano.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron pan over very high heat and add 4 tablespoons of high smoke point oil.

Dab off any excess moisture from the steaks before adding them to the hot pan.

Press each steak into the pan for 5-6 seconds to ensure good contact with the surface.

Cook the steaks for 60 to 90 seconds on the first side, then flip and cook for another 90 seconds on the other side.

Remove the cooked steaks to a plate to rest while cooking the vegetables.

Soak up about half of the leftover oil in the pan with a paper towel.

Add the bell peppers, poblano, and onions to the pan with a pinch of salt.

Shake and stir the vegetables vigorously to coat them in the oil and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Continue to sear and toss the vegetables every 45 to 60 seconds for about 5 minutes until caramelized and softened but not mushy.

Add the minced garlic and spices to the pan, stirring to combine and cooking until fragrant.

Remove the pan from heat once the garlic is lightly fried and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.

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