Steak Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Juicy seasoned steak with sautéed bell peppers and onions over cauliflower rice, packed with Tex-Mex flavors.

# 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 - In a bowl, combine sliced steak with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat evenly. 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. Add marinated steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through to medium-rare. Remove steak from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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-crisp and lightly charred around the edges. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - In a separate pan, cook the cauliflower rice over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally. Season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
05 - Divide the cauliflower rice among 4 serving bowls. Arrange sautéed vegetables and seared steak strips on top of each bowl.
06 - Top each bowl with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and sour cream as desired. Serve immediately while the steak is still warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The smoky spice blend creates restaurant quality flavor without the heavy cream or processed sauces typical of Tex Mex places
  • Everything cooks in one pan in under 20 minutes, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction
02 -
  • Crowding the steak in the pan will steam it instead of searing it, so work in batches if your skillet is not large enough
  • Letting the vegetables develop dark spots is actually desirable here, that char is what gives fajitas their characteristic flavor
03 -
  • Freeze the flank steak for 20 minutes before slicing to get thin, even strips
  • Invest in a good cast iron skillet if you make this regularly, it creates better sear marks
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