Steak Fajitas

Name: Steak Fajitas
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 1 small jalapeño chile; 1 small clove garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 to 6 ounces sirloin steak; 1 small onion; 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 6-inch flour tortillas; 1/2 cup Cheddar; Salsa; Sour cream

December 9, 2011

Fajitas are great because you can put anything you want on them. I like mine with meat, onion, and cheese, but my sister always grills some eggplant or zucchini for hers. They are also really good with refried beans, guacamole, or even Spanish rice.

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