Grilled Steak Fajita's

I can not give enough props to this recipe site I have discovered!  I have yet to make anything bad & I know that it's not because I'm an AMAZING cook!  Cause in reality I like to think I'm awesome, but if I can make it, anyone can make it!  Plus, it keeps the dude happy!

I have a few versions of fajita's but this is the best yet!  Here is the link to the original recipe below!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/05/grilled-steak-fajitas.html

The Food for Your Dude Version I just grabbed some steak (it was flank, but I was able to cut in strips- sorry!  I'm so not a meat expert!) so if you can't find flank- no worries, just work with something you can cut into strips.  I also left out the peppers and onions because honestly I hate them.  I also did not season early- I cooked on the stove and added the spices and it was still really good!  I used wholly guacamole as well.

Grilled Steak Fajitas
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 2 fajitas (3 oz meat total + onions, peppers + 2 tortillas)
Sodium: 487.6 mg (without adding salt) • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 297.8 • Fat: 13.1 g • Protein: 28.9 g • Carb: 30.4 g • Fiber: 16.1 g • Sugar: 1.7 g

For the Steak

• 2 lbs flank steak, trimmed of fat
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp cumin (or to taste)
• 2 scallions, sliced (optional)
• salt + fresh pepper to taste

 For the Onions and Peppers 

• 3 medium onions, sliced into long strips
• 3 bell peppers (I used multi-colors), sliced into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt + fresh pepper to taste

• 12 7" flour tortillas, such as La Tortilla Factory Low Carb High Fiber
• I like to season the steak a few hours ahead. Pierce steak with a fork all over to tenderize. Season steak with cumin, garlic, scallions, salt and pepper. Allow steak torest at room tempurature at least 10 minutes before grilling. 
•  In a large grill-safe pan such as a clay Chamba or cast iron skillet combine onions, peppers, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Place on the BBQ and cook on medium-low heat, tossing occasionally until onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes. This could also be cooked inside on the stove as well.
• When the onions and peppers are done, set aside to keep warm on the top rack of your grill; raise the flame of the grill to high flame. Discard scallion and sear steak 4-6 minutes without moving, turn the steak over and cook a few more minutes until rare or medium rare (well done will be too tough). Remove from grill and let it rest a few minutes before cutting.  
  
  Cut meat into small cubes and combine with the cooked onions and peppers andserve with tortillas, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

Light Chicken Alfredo w/ Gluten Free Pasta

So, I wasn't going to post what I made on Tuesday night, but then I got to thinking...  A lot of people want something fast and easy after a long day of work, which is way they turn to fast food rather than making something that is healthier for them..  This dish is extremely easy to make..  I wouldn't say this is one of the healthiest meals, but it is a lighter version of an old classic and is better than running to McDonalds.


Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (1-2 people)
Classico Alfredo Sauce- Light
gluten free Pasta (penne, linguine are my favs)


How to Make:
Boil the chicken breast for 30-40 min.  This gives you time to pick up around the house, pay some bills, take the dogs out, etc.  Once chicken is done place it on a cutting board to cool down.  While it is cooling start boiling the pasta (4-10 min.).  When pasta is cooked, drain well and wash with cold water.  Once chicken has cooled a little bit take a fork and start shredding it up.  Place in sauce pan and pour in light Alfredo Sauce add some black pepper for taste.  Cook on low until sauce is warm.  Mix the chicken alfredo sauce with the pasta and you are done!


**You can also add some asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc to the recipe too..  This night I was too tired to cut them up so I skipped it.