WHY IT’S LIGHT This low-calorie Tex-Mex meal uses top round steak, a very lean cut of beef; you can also use other lean cuts such as eye of round or top sirloin. Corn tortillas have fewer calories and more nutrients than flour tortillas.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　3/4 pound top round steak

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus lime wedges for serving

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 garlic clove, minced

　　Coarse salt and ground pepper

　　2 medium green bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced

　　1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

　　8 corn tortillas (6-inch), warmed (see note)

　　1/2 cup grated white cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

　　1 large tomato, chopped

　　Cilantro sprigs, for serving

　　

Step 1

In a shallow dish or bowl, combine steak, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning steak occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set garlic oil aside.

　　

Step 2

Remove steak from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Cook steak, about 2 minutes per side for mediumrare. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest.

　　

Step 3

Add bell peppers and onion to pan; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in reserved garlic oil. Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with vegetables, tortillas, cheese, tomato, and cilantro.

　　

Note

Step 4

To warm the corn tortillas, use tongs to toast them on a gas-stove burner for about 30 seconds per side. Or wrap them (stacked) in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, just until softened.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 390

　　

Step 7

Fat: 16.5g (6.1g Saturated Fat)

　　

Step 8

Protein: 28.3g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 34.1g

　　

Step 10

Fiber: 5.6g

　　Everyday Food: Light