Calorie Wise: One-Pan Fajita-Style Beef Strips
with Sweet Pepper, Zucchini & Cotija Cheese
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
400 /serving
Minimize the calories, maximize the fun. This diet-savvy dish has the spice and sizzle of a Mexican-style fajita plate, and everything happens in one pan. First, beef strips get brown and tender in a mellow coating of chili powder, coriander and cumin. Chunks of sweet pepper and zucchini soon join the fiesta. In 15 minutes, garnish each plate with shreds of salty Cotija cheese and wedges of lime. As for cleanup: so easy you can fajit-about it!
We will send you:
- 340g Top sirloin beef strips (high-protein serving)
- 50g Diced onions
- 1 Lime
- 1 Zucchini (green, yellow or heirloom)
- 1 Sweet pepper
- 30ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 30g Cotija cheese (contains lipase)
- 11g Mexican Moments spices (salt, chili powder, garlic, sugar, paprika, coriander seeds, black pepper, cumin, onion, oregano, lime oil)
Contains: Milk, Sulphites
You will need:
Large pan
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
19 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Sodium
850 mg
Total Carb
17 g
Sugars
8 g
Protein
41 g
Fibre
4 g
Preparation
Mise en place
Core and cut the sweet pepper into ½ inch pieces. Halve the zucchini lengthwise; cut into ¼ inch pieces. Quarter the lime.
Cook & coat the beef
Pat the beef dry with paper towel; season with ½ the spices and S&P. In a large pan, heat a generous drizzle of oil on high. Add the beef* and cook, 1 to 2 min. per side, until cooked through. Add the demi-glace and ¼ cup water (double for 4 portions). Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 min., until thickened and the beef is coated. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Reserve the pan.
Sauté the vegetables
In the same pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium. Add the onions and sauté, 1 to 2 min., until fragrant. Add the sweet pepper, zucchini, remaining spices and S&P. Sauté, 3 to 4 min., until the sweet pepper has softened and the zucchini is beginning to brown. Return the beef; toss well.
Plate your dish
Divide the beef and vegetables between your bowls. Garnish with the cheese and lime wedges. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking beef to a minimum internal temperature of 63°C.
