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A quick and versatile steak fajita bowl with southwestern flavors, combining steak, sautéed peppers and onions, brown rice, and customizable toppings for a satisfying and meal-prep friendly dish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz flat iron steak (or preferred cut or protein)
  • 1 tsp oil (olive, avocado, or neutral)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup green leaf lettuce or cabbage (optional)
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes or Mexican seasoning to taste
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Avocado or guacamole (optional)
  • Salsa (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather ingredients and prep: dice onion and bell pepper, slice jalapeño if using, measure spices and toppings, have 1 cup cooked brown rice ready.
  2. If using raw steak, cook to desired doneness, let rest, then slice across grain into bite-sized strips; if pre-cooked, slice or keep whole.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil.
  4. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté about 3 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
  5. Add corn or other veggies and a splash of lime juice or apple cider vinegar; cook until veggies are tender.
  6. Heat cooked brown rice in microwave; stir in chopped cilantro and squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Add sliced steak to skillet; sauté about 3 minutes until warmed through and flavors meld.
  8. Stir in 1–2 tablespoons salsa or sprinkle Mexican seasoning and red pepper flakes to taste.
  9. Remove skillet from heat; divide steak and veggies over warmed rice (and lettuce or cabbage if using).
  10. Top bowls with desired garnishes such as fresh cilantro, avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and jalapeño before serving.

Notes

Slice steak across the grain for tenderness., If using pre-cooked steak, heat until just warmed through to keep juicy., Avoid overcrowding pan to get a nice brown on veggies and steak., Add lime juice or apple cider vinegar near the end of cooking to enhance flavor., Let ingredients cool before storing to avoid sogginess., Add fresh toppings right before eating for best texture., Cauliflower rice can be used to reduce carbs., Can substitute chicken, shrimp, salmon, or plant-based proteins., Make vegetarian by omitting meat and adding black beans, roasted sweet potato, or grilled tofu., Reheat gently in microwave covered or on stovetop with splash of water or oil to keep steak moist., Store bowls without fresh ingredients in airtight containers refrigerated 3-4 days or freeze 2-3 months.

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