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This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12 and zinc, and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6 and iron.

Mini Steak Tacos with Spicy Pico De Gallo


Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks
12 flour tortillas (5-inch diameter)
Spicy Pico de Gallo (recipe follows)
1 package (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
 
Marinade:
1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions:
1. Cut beef steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4 inch strips; set aside. Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Repeat with remaining beef.
2. Evenly divide beef strips over tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon Spicy Pico de Gallo and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Makes 12 appetizer servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 279 calories; 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 52 mg cholesterol; 447 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 1.1 g fiber; 17 g protein; 2.7 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 2.2 mg iron; 22.0 mcg selenium; 4.0 mg zinc.
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