Southwestern Beef Strips

Name: Southwestern Beef Strips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup picante sauce; 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes; Hot cooked fettuccine, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Mexican seasoning is a blend of cumin, chili pepper, onion and garlic. It is found in the spice section of your local grocery store.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup picante sauce
2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
Hot cooked fettuccine, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, stir-fry the beef, onion, red pepper, taco seasoning, salt and pepper in oil until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the beans, corn, picante sauce and cilantro; heat through. Serve with fettuccine if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1.330 cups: 304 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Mexican seasoning is a blend of cumin, chili pepper, onion and garlic. It is found in the spice section of your local grocery store.

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