fajitas with spicy coleslaw

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Brandi Kirkpatrick
Burley, ID

This is an old Weight Watchers recipe. It is TO DIE FOR!!! Honestly! Sometimes I add refried beans for more umph, but it is amazing without!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 (two fajitas each)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fajitas with spicy coleslaw

  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 lb beef round, trimmed and made into bite size pieces
  • 1 (10 oz) package coleslaw mix or 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers+1 tablespoon pickled juice
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 8 (6 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil

How To Make fajitas with spicy coleslaw

  • 1
    Prepare marinade, combine the fajita seasoning, lime juice, and garlic in a ziploc bag; add beef. Squeeze out the air and seal bag tightly; turn to coat the beef. Let stand at least 10 minutes or refrigerate, turning bag occasionally, up to 2 hours. Drain marinade.
  • 2
    To prepare coleslaw: combine coleslaw/cabbage, jalapenos, and pickling juice, vinegar, green onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • 3
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas according to package directions; keep warm.
  • 4
    To serve, place about 3/4 cup of coleslaw mix into each tortilla and top immediately with beef, roll to enclose.

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