Description
Steak Fajita Power Bowls are a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Tex-Mex right to your table. Juicy marinated steak strips mingle with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served atop fluffy rice or crisp greens. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, these bowls are not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, they offer a delightful culinary adventure that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion (Vidalia), sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or greens
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- In a bowl, marinate the steak with olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft and slightly charred (5-7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add marinated steak strips to the skillet. Sear until browned on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Prepare rice according to package instructions or arrange greens in bowls.
- Assemble by layering rice or greens in bowls topped with sautéed veggies and steak. Finish with avocado slices, cilantro, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg