*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                            Fajitas on a stick

Recipe By     : Beef Council recipe
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Meat
                BBQ/Grill

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        beef top sirloin steak -- cut 1 inch thick
     1/3  cup           prepared Italian dressing
   3      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   2                    green or red bell peppers -- cut into quarters
   2      medium        onion, cut crosswise into 1/2" slices
   8      medium        flour tortillas -- warmed
                        prepared salsa

1. Soak 8 (9") bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain.

2. Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak crosswise into 1/2 " thick strips. Threa
d an equal amount of beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer.

3. In small bowl, combine dressing and lime juice, mixing well; brush onto beef
, peppers and onions.

4. Place vegetables on grid over medium ash-covered coals; grill peppers uncove
red 12 to 15 minutes and onions 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning both 
once. Approximately 10 minutes before vegetables are done, move vegetables to o
uter edge or grid. Place beef in center of grid; grill 8 to 10 minutes for medi
um rare to medium doneness, turning once. Brush both meat and vegetables occasi
onally with dressing mixture.

5. Season beef with salt, as desired; remove beef from skewers. Serve beef and 
vegetables in tortillas with salsa.

4 servings

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 231 Calories; 5g Fat (20% calories from 
fat); 6g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 335mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1 Fat


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