Description
This Low Carb Steak Fajita Bowl is a flavorful, satisfying meal designed for those on a keto diet, featuring marinated steak, cauliflower rice, and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs Beef flank steak or skirt steak
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1/3 cup lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing veggies)
- 3 bell peppers (various colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 12 oz cauliflower rice (frozen or fresh)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Fresh lime juice (for serving)
- Avocado or guacamole
- Dairy-free sour cream
- Fresh salsa
Instructions
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Add the steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the steak from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season with sea salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the bell peppers and onions with a pinch of salt for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the cauliflower rice. Sauté for about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and fresh lime juice.
- Build your bowl starting with a base of cauliflower rice, then layer on the sliced steak, sautéed veggies, avocado, salsa, dairy-free sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with extra lime wedges for freshness, and consider a side salad or cucumber salad to balance the spices.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: keto, low carb, steak, fajita, bowl, meal prep