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Tenderloin Mexicana steak

Source: dLife

Delicious steak coated in a lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and cumin marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	166.6

Total Carbs	2.2 g

Dietary Fiber	0.2 g

Sugars	0.3 g

Total Fat	5.5 g

Saturated Fat	1.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.0 g

Potassium	20.3 mg

Protein	27.6 g

Sodium	74.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 5.5 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.1 Fruits, 2.7 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

20.0
20 oz extra lean beef tenderloin 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2.0
2 tbsp chili powder 1.0
1 tbsp minced garlic 0.5
0 1/2 tsp ground cumin 0.25
0 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

Place the steaks in a wide, shallow dish, and in a small bowl mix the lime juice, chili powder, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the steaks, rub to coat, and marinate if time permits.
Heat a large, heavy, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add the steaks. Cook 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.