Fat-Fighting Meals: 7 Flat-Belly Dinner Recipes
Steak-and-Pepper Tacos
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound flank or hanger steak
Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 bell peppers, 1 each red, yellow, and orange, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
8 small corn tortillas, warmed
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup grated low-fat Monterey Jack
1/4 cup salsa verde or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapenos
Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Directions
1. Marinate the steak in the lime juice, salt, garlic, and chili powder in a sealed plastic bag for 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil to the pan. Add the red onion and bell peppers; cook, tossing frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook until the peppers are charred and soft, about 3 more minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and keep warm.
3. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and heat for another minute. Add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Lay the steak in the pan, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook about 8 minutes for medium-rare, turning once halfway through. Transfer to a board and let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Slice the steak across the grain and arrange on a platter with the peppers and lime wedges. Make tacos with the warm tortillas, avocado, Monterey Jack, salsa, jalapenos and, if desired, sour cream.
Nutrition facts per serving: 416 calories, 32g protein, 38g carbohydrate, 16g fat (4.3g saturated), 7g fiber
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Made this last night. VERY GOOD. Used skirt steak and it was quite yummy. My kids loved it. I skipped the sour cream but if I were to have anything, use plain greek yogurt. Oh, and I opted for whole wheat flour tortillas. I'm not a big corn tortilla fan...
3/7/2012 05:48:34 AM Report AbuseI have not eaten meat in 27 years. What can I substitute for the 1pound flank or hanger steak? This recipe looks so good!!
2/13/2012 10:10:09 AM Report AbuseThis was really good. The marinade on the steak was so tasty to me. I'll try it on some other meats and see how it goes. Loved the veggies as well. Thanks!
1/21/2012 02:24:47 PM Report AbuseHah, we call these fajitas! :)
9/29/2011 01:01:53 PM Report AbuseEating meals with just raw vegetables isn't wise. Our bodies are more able to digest some nutrients in say, a carrot, more easily if it has been steamed first. No fiber is lost, and unless you're boiling the veggies and not drinking the soup, nor are the nutrients. Sources: http://www.rwood.com/Articles/Vegetables_Best_Raw_or_Cooked.htm http://www.beyondveg.com/tu-j-l/raw-cooked/raw-cooked-2f.shtml http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=raw-veggies-are-healthier
8/15/2011 09:48:31 PM Report Abusevparker22 - have you signed up for diabetic living? they have low card recipes... well... lower carb, anyway!
2/24/2011 10:01:19 AM Report AbuseDiabetic's - before a heavy carb meal drink some apple cider vinegar - it really works - plus put a lot of hot spices or sauce on even eggs - blood has really shown it to work.
12/30/2010 11:07:37 AM Report AbuseLove the beauty of these awesome recipes; they give us new ideas of ways to prepare delicious and healthy foods and everyone can tweak it to suit thier personal needs and tastes! I LOVE this website and daily email!! :)
6/13/2010 12:07:23 PM Report AbuseActually, the carb to proteing grams ratio is spot on. But you can eliminate a lot of the carb grams by eliminating the corn tortillas and eating the rest of the ingridents as a salad.
4/25/2010 11:31:07 AM Report AbuseYes the brown rice and raw food with steak substitute is much better for you. But it is unrealistic to expect everyone to be able to eat that way. Being healthy is a priority for me, but I love food in all of it's varieties. I make healthy choices and have a great body. It won't make you fat to enjoy some grilled chicken fajitas on corn tortillas with some great vegetables, cooked with sensible seasonings.
3/11/2010 12:20:24 PM Report AbuseThis looks like a perfectly good tasting and well balanced meal. Healthier than most people ever eat.
2/9/2010 04:13:20 PM Report AbuseI agree- more raw food, more plant based food. Dairy is not the best for many people- hard to digest, mucus-forming for many.
2/8/2010 08:39:06 PM Report Abusethese recipes have too many carbs for me. I am a diabetic
2/8/2010 11:37:23 AM Report AbuseI think the best belly fat fighting meals are raw and/or vegan. Cut out the corn tortillas, add some brown rice instead. Switch out the steak for steak substitute , and I'm all for it.
2/2/2010 11:22:32 AM Report Abuse