Best Fajita Tacos

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while corn tortillas are budget-friendly.

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cheese spread

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

Marinate flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill flank steak for 6-8 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached.

Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

While steak rests, sauté bell peppers and onion in a skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Warm taco shells in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Slice the grilled flank steak against the grain into thin strips.

Fill each taco shell with sliced steak, sautéed peppers, and onion.

Top with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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