Category: Recipes

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Smoky Steak Fajitas 5

Ingredients 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 small […]

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Cheesy Chicken Fajitas 4

Chicken taco meets 7-layer dip in this fiesta of a skillet supper. You can swap in black beans or kidney beans for the pintos. For extra zest, serve with cilantro and lime wedges. Savor all the flavors of Taco Tuesday without any of the guilt. You can easily make vegetarian fajitas by removing the chicken and […]

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Vegetable and Steak Fajitas with “Killed” Jalapeños 3

Fajitas can be a little boring, don’t you think? Not when they’re topped with these lime-softened jalapeños. If you like a big burst of lime, drain but don’t rinse the chiles before garnishing. Placing the steak briefly in the freezer firms it up, making it easier to slice thinly. Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak 2 […]

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Quick Chicken Fajitas 2

For a casual, fun get-together, set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream, and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños, or crisp radish slices. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. For a quick, easy side, combine […]

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Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry 1

Serve up this 20-minute Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry that is equally healthy and hearty. Ingredients 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons dry sherry, divided 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut diagonally across grain into thin slices 1/2 cup lower-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch […]

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Tex-Mex Flank Steak and Vegetables 20

Chipotle salsa – both a key ingredient in the marinade and a condiment for the meat and vegetables – has a smokier, more full-bodied flavor than regular tomato salsa. Marinating the vegetables in a zip-top plastic bag eliminates cleanup – you can just throw the bag away. Because the steak has to marinate from four […]

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Steak Tips with Peppered Mushroom Gravy 19

Briefly cooking the gravy with thyme sprigs saves the time of stripping the tiny leaves from the stem, but still gives you the herb’s woodsy flavor in this steak recipe. Serve over pasta, as instructed. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles Cooking spray 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter […]

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy 18

At less than 200 calories per serving, you can feel good about serving this comforting salisbury steak meal to your family. Ingredients 1/3 cup grated onion, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground sirloin Cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 1/3 cup dry […]

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Edamame Salad with Crisp Steak Bits 17

Ingredients 3 cups frozen shelled edamame 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded English cucumber (about 1) 4 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon olive […]

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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce 16

These mini sandwiches are a great beef tenderloin appetizer.  Serving beef tenderloin as an appetizer is an elegant, yet budget-friendly way to enjoy a pricey cut of meat. Ingredients 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon […]