Mac and Cheese Steak Fajitas

Mac and Cheese Steak Fajitas is a main course that serves 3. One serving contains 560 calories, 23g of protein, and 31g of fat. For $2.74 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Spicy Southern Kitchen. 7 people have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up avocado, red bell pepper, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. With a spoonacular score of 86%, this dish is outstanding. Users who liked this recipe also liked Steak House Side Mac and Cheese, Grilled New York Steak with Ranchero Mac & Cheese, and Fajitas de Carne (Steak Fajitas).

Servings: 3

 

Ingredients:

1 avocado, diced (optional)

Chopped cilantro, optional

8 fajita size flour tortillas

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 (approximately ½-pound) piece steak (ribeye, sirloin, filet, or New York Strip), cut into bite-sized pieces

1 box Velveeta Shells and Cheese Bold, chipotle or jalapeno

Equipment:

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Cook Velveeta Shells and Cheese according to package directions.While shells and cheese cook, heat oil in a skillet (I like cast iron) until very hot.Add steak pieces. Do not move them until they get a nice sear on the bottom. Flip steak pieces over and cook just a little while longer. Remove to a plate and set aside.Add onion and peppers to pan and cook until slightly soft.Add steak, onion, and pepper to Shells and Cheese.Serve with tortillas, avocado, and cilantro.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook Velveeta Shells and Cheese according to package directions.While shells and cheese cook, heat oil in a skillet (I like cast iron) until very hot.

2. Add steak pieces. Do not move them until they get a nice sear on the bottom. Flip steak pieces over and cook just a little while longer.

3. Remove to a plate and set aside.

4. Add onion and peppers to pan and cook until slightly soft.

5. Add steak, onion, and pepper to Shells and Cheese.

6. Serve with tortillas, avocado, and cilantro.


Nutrition Information:

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560k Calories
23g Protein
30g Total Fat
49g Carbs
40% Health Score
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Calories
560k
28%

Fat
30g
47%

  Saturated Fat
8g
51%

Carbohydrates
49g
17%

  Sugar
5g
6%

Cholesterol
46mg
15%

Sodium
599mg
26%

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Protein
23g
47%

Selenium
37µg
54%

Folate
167µg
42%

Vitamin C
33mg
41%

Vitamin B3
7mg
40%

Vitamin B1
0.52mg
35%

Zinc
4mg
32%

Phosphorus
309mg
31%

Vitamin B6
0.59mg
30%

Fiber
7g
28%

Manganese
0.54mg
27%

Iron
4mg
25%

Vitamin B2
0.4mg
23%

Vitamin K
22µg
21%

Vitamin B12
1µg
21%

Potassium
719mg
21%

Vitamin E
2mg
17%

Vitamin A
740IU
15%

Copper
0.28mg
14%

Magnesium
55mg
14%

Vitamin B5
1mg
11%

Calcium
105mg
11%

covered percent of daily need
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