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Low Carb Steak Fajita Bowls with grilled steak strips, colorful bell peppers, cilantro, and lime over cauliflower rice.
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Low Carb Steak Fajita Bowls

Sizzling spiced steak and peppers over cauliflower rice with all the fajita flavor and none of the carbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Steak and Peppers
  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak sliced thin against the grain
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 large bell peppers mixed colors, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced into strips
For the Base
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen, about 1.5 lb
  • 1 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
For Serving
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup salsa sugar-free preferred

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
  • Medium Skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat steak dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub half the spice mixture all over the steak slices. Toss peppers and onion with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the rest of the spice mix.
Cook the Steak and Peppers
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear 2-3 minutes without moving, until deeply browned. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  2. Add peppers and onion to the same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and charred in spots, 6-8 minutes. Return steak and any juices to the pan, toss briefly to combine, then remove from heat.
Make the Cauliflower Rice
  1. In a separate medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly golden, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and stir in lime juice off heat.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Divide cauliflower rice among 4 bowls. Top with steak and pepper mixture. Add avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For the most tender steak, slice against the grain and keep the pan ripping hot - a cast iron skillet works best here. If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture first or it will steam instead of sauté. Make it dairy-free by swapping the butter for more olive oil and using coconut cream instead of sour cream.