Beef Fajitas with Tricolor Peppers and Onion

🌮 Homemade Fajitas: The Healthy Flavor Party

Fajitas are the perfect example that healthy food can be incredibly fun and tasty. The secret is making our own spice blend, avoiding commercial packets that are loaded with sodium and hidden sugars. By cutting everything into julienne, we ensure quick cooking that keeps the vegetables al dente.

🌶️ Why it is exceptionally healthy

• Bioavailable Iron: Lean beef is one of the best sources of heme iron, preventing anemia.
• Vitamin C in Abundance: Bell peppers, especially red ones, multiply the absorption of iron from the meat thanks to their extremely high vitamin C content.
• Digestive Spices: Cumin and oregano help prevent abdominal bloating.

📝 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. The Spice Blend (The Soul): In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp of cumin powder, 1 tsp of sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp of dried oregano, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy.
2. Ingredient Preparation: Cut 10.5 oz (300g) of thin lean beef steaks into strips. Julienne 1 red bell pepper (3.5 oz), 1 green bell pepper (3.5 oz), 1 yellow bell pepper (3.5 oz), and 1 large onion (5.3 oz).
3. Quick Marination: Sprinkle half of the spices over the meat along with a splash of lime juice and mix well.
4. High Heat Sauté: In a large wok-style pan, heat 1 tbsp (15ml) of EVOO. Sauté the peppers and onion over very high heat for 4-5 minutes. They should be golden on the outside but crispy on the inside. Add the rest of the spices. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
5. Meat Searing: In the same pan, add the beef strips. Sauté for just 2 minutes so they don't toughen. Return the vegetables to the pan, mix for 30 seconds, and turn off the heat.
6. Assembly: Serve the hot mixture accompanied by whole wheat or corn tortillas, and some fresh cilantro leaves.