4 medium whole wheat tortillas (8 to 10-inch diameter)
Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking:
Place parsley and garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add oil, vinegar and salt; process just until blended.
Spread each tortilla evenly with Chimichurri Sauce, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with equal amounts spinach, bell pepper slices and beef slices on top two-thirds of tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla up over filling. Fold right and left sides to center overlapping edges; secure with wooden picks; if desired.
Test Kitchen Tips
Turn steaks with tongs. Avoid using a fork, which will pierce the beef and result in the loss of flavorful juices.
Safe Handling Tips
Safe Handling Tips:
Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 340 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 49 mg Cholesterol; 410 mg Sodium; 25 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.7 g Dietary Fiber; 30 g Protein; 4.1 mg Iron; 8.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.6 mg Zinc; 30.7 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
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