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Low Carb Steak Fajita Bowl

A delicious low-carb steak fajita bowl with marinated beef, sautéed veggies, and cauliflower rice, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 1/3 cup lime juice (from 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
For the Bowl
  • 1 1/4 lbs beef flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for veggies
  • 3 pieces bell peppers in various colors, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 12 oz cauliflower rice (either frozen or fresh)
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh lime juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, fine sea salt, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro in a bowl to mix up the marinade.
  2. Place the beef steak in a sealable bag, pour in the marinade, seal it tight, and ensure the steak gets fully coated. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  3. Slice your bell peppers and onion while the steak marinates.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil for cooking. Once shimmering, toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers with a pinch of sea salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender yet still crisp.
  2. Remove the steak from the marinade, pat it dry, and heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes until a crust forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  3. In the same skillet used for the veggies, stir in the cauliflower rice with some sea salt and cook until heated through and golden, keeping it slightly firm.
Assembly
  1. Layer cauliflower rice at the base of each bowl, top with sliced steak, sautéed peppers, and onions. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Notes

Marinate overnight for even more flavor if possible. For an added spice kick, toss in diced jalapeños during the sautéing.