Description
Indulge in a delicious High Protein Steak Fajita Bowl that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This dish features tender seasoned flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all served on a bed of fluffy brown rice. Topped with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and creamy Greek yogurt, each bite offers a burst of flavor and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead, this customizable bowl allows you to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins. Enjoy it hot for a satisfying meal that won’t weigh you down.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season flank steak with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same skillet until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Slice the rested steak against the grain.
- In a bowl, combine warm brown rice, black beans, and corn.
- Assemble by layering rice mixture at the bottom, topped with sautéed vegetables and sliced steak. Finish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg