Steak Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Tender spiced steak with colorful peppers over fluffy cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb Tex-Mex 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

# Directions:

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. 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 - Meanwhile, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between charred, seasoned steak and sweet, tender peppers is absolutely addictive
  • Everything cooks in one skillet (well, two for the cauliflower rice), making cleanup surprisingly manageable
  • You get all those bold Tex-Mex flavors without the heavy carb coma of traditional fajitas
02 -
  • Slicing the steak against the grain makes all the difference between tender and tough
  • Do not crowd the pan when searing the steak or it will steam instead of getting that beautiful crust
  • The vegetables continue cooking after they come out of the pan, so pull them while they still have some crunch
03 -
  • Let your steak rest for 5 minutes after cooking before slicing to keep all those juices inside
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the best restaurant style char
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