BEEF RECIPES


QUICK FAJITAS WITH PICO DE GALLO - 45 MINUTES

  • 1 lb well-trimmed boneless beef top round or top sirloin steak, 3/4" thick
  • 8 small flour tortillas, warmed

Marinade:

  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed

Pico de Gallo:

  • 1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
  • ½ cup diced zucchini
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice


1. Place beef steak in plastic bag; add marinade ingredients, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes, turning once.

2. Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine Pico de Gallo ingredients; mix well.

3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of mat is 2 to 3" from heat. Broil 12 to 13 minutes (9 to 12 minutes for top sirloin steak) for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally.

4. Trim fat from steak; care crosswise into very thin slices. Serve beef in tortillas with Pico de Gallo. 4 servings.

 

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