Description
Discover the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition with our Low Carb Steak Fajita Bowl, designed for keto enthusiasts craving a satisfying meal. This dish features tender flank steak marinated in zesty lime and spices, served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice, and topped with vibrant sautéed peppers and onions. Not only is it deliciously hearty, but it’s also flexible for meal prep or family dinners. Customizable toppings like avocado and dairy-free sour cream allow you to tailor each bowl to your liking. Enjoy a flavorful adventure that makes healthy eating exciting and enjoyable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs flank steak
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for 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
- Avocado or guacamole
- Dairy-free sour cream
- Fresh salsa
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, smoked paprika, and cilantro. Add steak and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear steak for about 4 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Rest and slice: Cover the seared steak with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté sliced peppers and onions until tender (5–7 minutes).
- Prepare cauliflower rice: In another pan, cook cauliflower rice with olive oil for about 5 minutes; season with salt and fresh lime juice.
- Assemble bowls: Start with cauliflower rice as the base, add steak slices, sautéed veggies, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg