Crafting the extraordinary for your next dinner is a breeze with these Steak Fajita Bowls! Perfect for meal prep or indulging in delightful leftovers, you can personalize them to match your taste.
Unleash the full potential of this easy-to-follow Steak Fajita Bowl recipe featuring juicy, tender steak, simple fajita veggies, a delectable corn salsa, all served on a bed of cilantro lime rice, and crowned with fresh goodness (don’t skip the cilantro lime sauce)! An excellent choice for busy weeknight meal prep!
Why This is The Best Steak Fajita Bowl Recipe:
What You Will Need:
- Corn Salsa: A simple homemade recipe to add a burst of flavor!
- Flank Steak: Juicy and succulent; you can also opt for your preferred cut.
- Steak Fajita Marinade: Try our homemade version or skip the marinade.
- Fajita Veggies: Bell peppers and onions sautéed to perfection.
- Rice of Choice: Cilantro lime rice or cauliflower rice for a veggie twist.
- Cilantro Lime Sauce: An optional but worth-it topping.
- Guacamole, Tomatoes, Sour Cream: Customize with your favorites.
- Lime Wedges, Fresh Cilantro: Essential for that refreshing touch!
How to Make Steak Fajita Bowls:
- Prepare your choice of rice.
- Mix ingredients for the corn salsa in a bowl.
- Whisk together the steak fajita marinade.
- Marinate the steak and refrigerate.
- Cook the marinated flank steak on a skillet or grill.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions for fajita veggies.
- Assemble your steak fajita bowl with rice, steak, veggies, corn salsa, and your favorite toppings!
Recipe FAQ:
- Cooking Methods: Easily adaptable to the stovetop or grill.
- Whole30/Paleo: Make it compliant by tweaking rice and toppings.
- Toppings: Customize with sliced jalapeños, salsa, or beans.
- Storage: Keep components separate for reheating ease; perfect for weekend meal prep.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Dinner/Entree
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Description:
Steak Fajita Bowl – an absolutely delicious steak fajita rice bowl that is kid-friendly and packed with flavor! Great for meal prep!
Ingredients:
- Corn Salsa:
- 12oz corn (grilled, boiled, or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Fajita Steak:
- 1.5 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1–2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Fajita Veggies:
- 2–3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, orange), sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- Additional kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Other Fajita Toppings and Serving Suggestions:
- Cilantro lime rice (homemade or store-bought)
- Cilantro lime sauce
- Guacamole or avocado chunks
- Tomatoes or salsa
- Sour cream, regular or dairy-free
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Make Corn Salsa: Add ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and add any additional salt, cilantro, or lime juice.
- Prepare Steak: Pat steak dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a silicone bag or baking dish.
- Marinate Steak: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic, soy sauce, kosher salt, and cilantro. Pour over the steak and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more.
- Cook Steak: Sear steak in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 130-135 degrees F for medium-rare. Rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook Veggies: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, add garlic, then peppers and onions. Sauté for 10-15 minutes until desired doneness.
- Finish Veggies: Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
- Serve: Slice steak and assemble bowls with rice, steak, fajita veggies, corn salsa, guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and lime wedges
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Notes:
- Steak Options: Use sirloin, skirt, or hanger steak with adjusted cook times.
- Meal Prep: Ideal for meal prep; store components separately.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition:
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 9.3 g
- Sodium: 537.2 mg
- Fat: 16.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 28.1 g
- Cholesterol: 68.1 mg
