How to Make One-Pan Steak Fajitas | Today's Special

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.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and position the oven rack in the lower-middle position.

Slice 3 bell peppers into half-inch slices, removing seeds and keeping the stem intact.

Slice 3 garlic cloves thinly to prevent burning during cooking.

Slice 1 red onion into half-inch-thick rounds, trimming the top and bottom first.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, then toss the sliced vegetables in this mixture.

Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

Prepare a spice rub by mixing 1.5 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl.

Cut 1.5 pounds of flank steak into three pieces with the grain, then pat dry with paper towels.

Rub the spice mixture all over the flank steak pieces.

After 10 minutes, remove the vegetables from the oven and shift them to one side of the pan.

Place the seasoned flank steak on the empty side of the pan and return it to the oven for about 8 minutes, until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wrap flour tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm while the steak rests.

Transfer the roasted vegetables to a platter and squeeze lime juice over them for seasoning.

Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes uncovered before slicing.

Slice the steak against the grain into thin pieces using a sharp knife.

Fan out the warm tortillas and assemble the fajitas with sliced steak, vegetables, and chopped cilantro on top.

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