Steak Fajita Bowl (Print View)

Tender spiced steak with charred vegetables atop fluffy cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Combine sliced steak with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange marinated steak in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer steak to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender 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. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top each portion with sautéed vegetables and seared steak strips.
06 - Garnish with avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all those sizzling fajita flavors without the heavy tortilla overload
  • The steak stays incredibly juicy thanks to that quick lime and spice marinade
  • Everything cooks in one skillet (okay, two if you count the cauliflower rice), making cleanup almost too easy
02 -
  • Letting the steak rest for a few minutes after cooking locks in those juices
  • Crowding the pan with steak will steam instead of sear, so work in batches if needed
03 -
  • Slice the steak while its partially frozen for easier cutting
  • Dont skip the rest time after cooking the steak
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