Beef Fajita Bites

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Relish mag.

Categories: Appetizers, snacks

Ingredients

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. lime zest
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2/3 lb. thinly sliced round steak cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced red or green bell pepper
  • 30 mini phyllo shells. prepared according to package instructions
  • 3 Tbsp. guacamole. for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • Diced tomato, for garnish

Directions

  1. To make marinade: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and lime zest.

  2. In a separate bowl, combine the steak with 1/4 cup of the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

  3. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat, add beef and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add remaining marinade, onion and bell pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.

  4. Fill each phyllo shell with beef mixture, then top with a small dollop of guacamole, sour cream and diced tomato.

  5. makes 30 appetizers

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