BISON FAJITAS WITH GUACAMOLE SALAD

North American bison, presented in a south-of-the-border style. This is a fun way to serve do-it-yourself bison flank steak with guacamole and flour tortillas.

• 1 lb bison flank steak

• 1½ tsp fajita seasoning

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 1⅓ cup)

• 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1⅓ cup)

• 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1⅓ cup)

• 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

• salsa and sour cream

• lime wedges

• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• 3 tbsp sliced green onions

• 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 large ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely mashed

• Shredded romaine lettuce

BISON FAJITAS

1. If desired, partially freeze bison flank steak for easier slicing (about 30 minutes). Thinly slice across the grain into bite-size strips. Sprinkle sliced bison flank steak with 1 teaspoon of the fajita seasoning. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook garlic and the 1 jalapeño pepper in the hot oil for 2 minutes. Add onion. Cook and stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until onions are tender and begin to caramelize. Remove onion mixture to a medium bowl; cover and keep warm. Add bell peppers and remaining ½ teaspoon of fajita seasoning to skillet. Cook and stir for 6 to 8 minutes or until peppers are tender. Add peppers to onion mixture; cover and keep warm.

3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add ½ of the bison flank steak strips to skillet. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until bison flank steak is browned. Remove from skillet and cook remaining bison flank steak.

4. Serve bison flank steak and vegetables in tortillas topped with salsa and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and Guacamole Salad

GUACAMOLE SALAD

1. Combine tomatoes, green onions, the 1 jalapeño pepper, the 2 cloves garlic, the salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently stir in avocado. Serve on shredded romaine.