Beef Fajitas

8 tortillas
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 garlic clove; minced
1 medium onion; thinly sliced
1 medium green or red pepper; slivered
1 lb beef steak; in thin strips (sirloin, flank or round)
1 Tbs chili powder
1 Tbs lime juice
1 Tbs pickled jalapeno peppers; chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin

Toppings for fajitas are a personal choice. Suggestions: Salsa, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce.

Variations: for chicken fajitas, omit beef and use 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips. Saute‚ for 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

Directions: Wrap stacked tortillas in foil. Bake at 350F (180C) for 5 minutes or until warm. In large skillet, heat 1 Tbs oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic, onion and sweet pepper for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan.

Add remaining oil to skillet. Brown beef, about 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder, lime juice, jalapeno peppers and cumin. Return vegetables to skillet and heat through. Spoon meat mixture onto centre of each tortilla, top with desired toppings. Fold up bottom edge, then roll up.

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