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Easy Keto Beef Fajita Salad Recipe

Easy Beef Fajita Salad Recipe - light, crisp, and delicious salad topped with bell pepper strips and beef fajita strips!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 696 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • fajita seasoning or use 1 packet of fajita seasoning, about 2 tablespoons:
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • For Fajitas:
  • ⅓ cup of avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil for pan frying
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • ¼ cup of lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning for keto, do not use store bought as most contain sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 pound of flank or skirt steak
  • 5 cups of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup of Colby jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup of Guacamole
  • Optional: Lime wedges and chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Mix avocado oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, fajita seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then pour it over the steak in a large bowl and toss to combine.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  3. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet then add the red and yellow peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they become tender and turn a light brown color.
  4. Remove peppers from the pan and set aside for later.
  5. Remove the steak from the sauce and cook it in the same pan as the peppers over medium heat on each side for about 6 minutes or until it reaches your preferred doneness.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes then slice into long strips.
  7. Add the lettuce to a large bowl then add the cherry tomatoes, cheese, some guacamole then the sliced steak.
  8. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 696kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 34g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 908mg (38%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 696

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 696kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34g 200%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 908mg 38%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.