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Cook's Tip: To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 18 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.



This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.

Quick Beef Fajitas with Pico De Gallo
25 minutes

Ingredients:
1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)
8 medium flour tortillas, warmed
 
Marinade:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
 
Pico de Gallo:
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup prepared picante sauce or salsa
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions:
1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Combine Pico de Gallo ingredients in medium bowl.
3. Remove steak; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Carve across the grain into thin slices. Serve in tortillas with Pico de Gallo.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 555 calories; 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 63 mg cholesterol; 689 mg sodium; 54 g carbohydrate; 0.9 g fiber; 45 g protein; 10.4 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 2.0 mcg vitamin B12; 4.4 mg iron; 40.9 mcg selenium; 6.6 mg zinc.
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