Steak Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Juicy spiced steak with colorful peppers and onions over cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Marinade

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

→ 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

→ 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
22 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

# Step-by-step Directions:

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 all pieces. 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 until shimmering. Arrange marinated steak in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through to medium-rare or medium. 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-crisp and lightly charred at edges. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat a separate pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - Divide cooked cauliflower rice evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange sautéed vegetables and seared steak strips on top of the rice base.
06 - Garnish each bowl with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired. Serve immediately while steak and vegetables are still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cauliflower rice soaks up all those smoky spices without the carb crash
  • Everything cooks in one skillet making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • You get that restaurant sizzle without leaving your kitchen
02 -
  • Crowding the steak in the pan will steam it instead of searing it so work in batches
  • The cauliflower rice releases water as it cooks which can make your bowl soggy if you skip draining it
03 -
  • Freeze your flank steak for 30 minutes before slicing to get paper thin strips easily
  • Let your cooked steak rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute
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