Steak Fajita Bowl (Print Version)

Juicy seasoned steak with sautéed peppers and onions over cauliflower rice for a 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

# How-To Steps:

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 to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated steak in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - In another pan, cook the cauliflower rice over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide the cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top each with sautéed vegetables and steak strips.
06 - Garnish with avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • That restaurant style sizzle and char flavor happens in your own kitchen without any fancy equipment
  • The cauliflower rice base keeps everything light while still feeling substantial and satisfying
02 -
  • Crowding the pan when searing steak is the number one mistake people make, work in batches for proper browning
  • Letting the meat rest for even 5 minutes after cooking keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
03 -
  • Slice your steak against the grain when possible, it makes such a difference in tenderness
  • Pat the meat dry before searing if your marinade made it too wet, you want that direct meat to pan contact
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