Fajita Steaks

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 tsp. Chili oil (optional)
• 2 Filet mignons (10-12 oz. each) or your preferred steak
• 2 tsp. Chef Merito® Fajitas Seasoning
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 6 to 8 mushrooms, sliced with stems removed
• ½ tsp. Chef Merito® Lemon Pepper
• ½ tsp. Green peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan or a deep grill pan until the oil is hot.
2. Add filet mignons and cook for 2 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle each with ½ tsp Chef Merito® Fajitas Seasoning.
3. Add onion and garlic around the meat and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Turn again and sprinkle each filet with ½ tsp Chef Merito® Fajitas Seasoning.
5. Add mushrooms, Chef Merito® Lemon Pepper, and green peppercorns. Sauté until tender crisp.
6. Place steaks on a platter. Serve with the onion/mushroom mixture over the steaks or use it as a side. Sprinkle with parsley.
7. Steaks can also be served with roasted pumpkin wedges.

*Boneless chicken breast or salmon can be substituted for the filet mignon.