Sizzling Beef and Asparagus Fajitas These colourful beef fajitas are filled with fresh Ontario vegetables. Set out bowls of Ontario Boston Lettuce leaves, chopped tomato, shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack with Jalapeño cheese and sour cream or try the garlic sauce – and let the fiesta begin! Preparation Time: 20 minutesGrilling Time: 8 to 10 minutesServes 6 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) each chili powder and ground cumin1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper1 lb (500 g) Ontario Beef Grilling Steak (strip loin or sirloin)1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed and cut into quarters2-1/2 cups (625 mL) sliced Ontario White and/or Cremini Mushrooms4 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced2 Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Peppers, seeded and sliced into strips1 Ontario Onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise4 tsp (20 mL) vegetable oil1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano6 large whole wheat tortillas1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh coriander sprigs (optional) In small bowl, stir together chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; rub into both sides of steak. In large bowl, combine asparagus, mushrooms, garlic, peppers, onion, oil and oregano. Stack tortillas and double wrap in foil. Place steak on greased grill and vegetables in grilling basket over medium-high heat. Close lid and grill steak, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Grill vegetables, tossing occasionally, until tender-crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place tortillas on grill and warm through, about 3 minutes. To serve, slice steak thinly across the grain. In bowl, combine steak, vegetables and coriander (if using). Serve with warm tortillas and desired accompaniments. Optional Garlic Sauce: In small bowl, combine 1 cup (250 mL) plain Balkan-style yogurt, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, minced, and salt to taste. Makes 1 cup (250 mL). Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 24 gramsFAT: 8 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 34 gramsCALORIES: 317FIBRE: 5 grams – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Sizzling Beef and Asparagus Fajitas
