Beef Fajitas

1medium jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed

2cloves garlic

1medium red bell pepper, seeded, halved lengthwise

1medium green pepper, seeded, halved lengthwise

2medium onions, halved lengthwise

14 cup water

2tablespoons reduced- sodium soy sauce

1tablespoon brown sugar

2teaspoons cornstarch

1teaspoon chili powder

12 teaspoon cumin

3 teaspoons olive oil

1pound beef flank steak, sliced across the grain (see TIPS)

6(7 to 9-inch) flour tortillas, heated according to package

Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. With processor running, add jalapeno and garlic through feed tube. Process until chopped, about 5 to

10 seconds.

Exchange multipurpose blade for 4 mm slicing disc. Add bell peppers and onions. Process to slice.

In small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, chili powder, and cumin.

Set aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, until oil sizzles. Add beef. Cook and stir for 5 to 8 minutes, until no longer pink. Set aside.

Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Add onion mixture. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add beef and soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until beef and vegetables are coated and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Serve in flour tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

Per serving: About 305 cal, 21 g pro, 33 g car, 11 g fat, 46 mg chol, 406 mg sod.

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KitchenAid 690, 670 manual Beef Fajitas, ⁄4 cup water

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