GRILLED FAJITAS {penzey's}

By grinder

Serves 6/2 fajitas {288g} Cal 450/Cals from fat 150/Total fat 16g/Chol 90mg Sod 690mg/Carb 37g/Fiber 3g.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef sirloin or chicken breast strips
• 1 tsp. + 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic powder
• 1-3 tablespoons regular chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, if using beef
• 1 large onion, sliced into 2” strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2” strips
• 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, 2” strips
• 1-3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2-1 teaspoons salt
• 10-12 flour tortillas

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat your grill to about 400°F.

If using charcoal it should be very hot. James uses a perforated grill pan on top of the grates so the small pieces don’t fall through. In a metal bowl, combine the meat, 1 teaspoon of the granulated garlic powder, chili powder to taste and Worcestershire if using beef. Toss to coat and set aside.

In a second metal bowl, combine onion, bell peppers, jalapeños {to taste}, olive oil and the remaining garlic. Toss to coat.

Spray the grill pan with non-stick cooking spray and add the vegetables in a single layer. When the grill is hot, place the grill pan on the grill. Close the grill and let the veggies sear about 4-5 minutes. Then flip them and let them grill on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. The key is to get them well seared but still crispy and not fully cooked. Put the seared veggies back in the metal bowl, cover with foil and put the bowl to one side of the grill. This way the veggies will continue to cook while you grill the meat.

Put the meat on the grill, using the grill pan {cut the meat big enough to not fall through the cracks if you don’t have a grill pan}, in a single layer and close the grill. After 3-4 minutes, flip the meat and cook until done. Depending on the size of the pieces, this may only take another 2-3 minutes.

While the meat is cooking, wash the first metal bowl. When the meat is done, add salt to taste, place in the bowl, cover with foil and set aside. Turn the grill to low. Place tortillas on the grill to warm. Serve immediately with the toppings of your choice.