Steak Fajita Bowl (Print)

Sizzling steak strips with peppers and onions over cauliflower rice for a protein-packed Tex-Mex meal.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Steak

01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - Juice of 1 lime

→ For the Vegetables

11 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the Base

17 - 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)

→ Optional Toppings

18 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Lime wedges
21 - 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
22 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, combine sliced steak with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated steak in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until well-browned and just cooked through to medium-rare. Remove steak from pan and set aside on a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp olive oil. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - In a separate pan, cook cauliflower rice over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until tender but not mushy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with sautéed vegetables and seared steak strips.
06 - Garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired. Serve immediately while steak is still warm.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • You get all those bold fajita flavors without the heavy carb crash, thanks to the clever cauliflower rice swap
  • Everything comes together in one skillet in under 40 minutes, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when searing steak will steam it instead of creating that delicious crust
  • Letting the vegetables get slightly charred is actually what makes them taste like restaurant fajitas
03 -
  • Freeze your flank steak for 20 minutes before slicing to get those perfectly thin, even strips
  • Pat the steak dry before searing if it seems too wet from the marinade
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