Steak fajita lettuce wraps with New Mexican chile salsa

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Steak fajita lettuce wraps with New Mexican chile salsa

Diabetes-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Lean & Clean, Carb-Conscious, Soy-Free

2 Servings, 480 Calories/Serving

15 Minutes

In this new and improved spin on a favorite Sun Basket recipe, steak fajita wraps go paleo with sturdy iceberg lettuce leaves and our house-made guacamole to cool the mild chile heat.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sun Basket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • 10 ounces top sirloin steak strips
  • 1 organic yellow onion
  • 1 organic red or other bell pepper
  • Sun Basket fajita spice blend (cumin - dried Mexican oregano - ancho chile powder - granulated garlic)
  • 1 head organic baby iceberg or other lettuce
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh cilantro
  • Sun Basket New Mexican chile salsa (water - EVOO - garlic - dried New Mexican chiles - kosher salt - coriander - dried Mexican oregano)
  • Sun Basket guacamole (avocado - lime juice - kosher salt - ascorbic acid - black pepper)

Chef's Tip

If making this dish for four people, cook the steak strips in two batches, adding more oil to the pan between batches if needed.

Shine from the Inside Out

The nutrition world can often be full of conflicting information, but one thing is clear: we can all benefit from more vegetables! Using lettuce to wrap these fajitas is a creative way to boost your vegetable intake without feeling like you’re eating salad all day every day.

Ingredient IQ

Fajitas were born on the ranchlands of the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas, along the border between Mexico and the United States, where ranch workers blended dishes from both culinary backgrounds. When steers were butchered during cattle drives, the least-desired parts were given to vaqueros (cowboys) as part of their wages. Traditionally, they received skirt steak, which was tough but had a rich, beefy flavor. These days, fajitas are made with many kinds of steak, including the tender and flavorful sirloin here.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 480, Protein: 34g (68% DV), Fiber: 7g (28% DV), Total Fat: 29g (45% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 5g (25% DV), Cholesterol: 80mg (27% DV), Sodium: 670mg (28% DV), Carbohydrates: 22g (7% DV), Total Sugars: 9g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Sear the steak

  • Cut a small corner from the steak packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Add the steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but not yet cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not clean the pan.
While the steak browns, prepare the vegetables.

2

Prep the vegetables

  • Peel and thinly slice enough onion to measure 1 cup [2 cups].
  • Remove the stem, ribs, and seeds from the bell pepper; thinly slice the pepper.

3

Cook the vegetables; finish the steak

In the same pan used for the steak, if dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons oil. Warm over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Stir in the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just starting to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the fajita spice blend and steak and any accumulated juices and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the steak is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for medium. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the vegetables and steak cook, prepare the remaining ingredients.

4

Prep the remaining ingredients

  • Trim the root end from the lettuce; separate the leaves.
  • Coarsely chop the cilantro.

Serve

Transfer the lettuce leaves to individual plates. Top with the steak and vegetables, New Mexican chile salsa, guacamole, and cilantro and serve.

Kids Can!

  • Measure the onion.
  • Separate the lettuce leaves.
  • Top the wraps with the guacamole and cilantro.