Two beef fajitas on a dark plate set on a white surface.

Beef Fajitas with Lime Cream

Quick & Easy
Serving Time Icon 10 min
Serves Number Icon Serves 6

This Mexican-inspired fajita recipe incorporates cilantro and lime flavours for a fresh, light, family-style dinner. While the recipe combines the beef and vegetables, you can easily serve them up separately so guests or family members can craft their perfect fajita.

Prep 15 MIN

Cook 10 MIN

Fajita Ingredients

Lime Sour Cream Ingredients:

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Method

Lime Sour Cream Instructions:


Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest and juice; season with salt to taste.

 

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

 

Fajita Instructions:


Step 1

Using a chef’s knife, thinly slice steak crosswise into thin strips.

 

Step 2

Toss with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

 

Step 3

In a non-stick skillet, heat half of the butter over medium high heat and brown the beef. Remove to plate.

 

Step 4

In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté onion, bell peppers and cilantro for 4 minutes or until tender crisp.
 

Step 5

Return beef to skillet and heat through.
 

Step 6

Divide mixture among tortillas and top with lime sour cream.

Nutritional Information

One Serving 1/6 Recipe

Calories 370
Protein 23 g
Carbohydrates 29 g
Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Trans Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 590 mg
Fibre 6 g
Sugars 4 g
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