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Ground Beef Fajita Bowls
Ground Beef Fajita Bowls are a quick, flavorful dinner that combines zesty, seasoned beef with tender fajita veggies and rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly recipe delivers big Tex-Mex flavors the whole family will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Ground Beef Fajitas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- juice 1 small lime
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Fajita Veggies
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- juice 1 small lime
Serving
- 2 cups cooked white rice or cilantro lime rice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the fajita seasoning. Set aside.
- In a medium size skillet, add the ground beef and half of the fajita seasoning and cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once meat is fully cooked, browned and no longer pink, drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add in the water, soy sauce, lime juice, and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. And stir to combine.
- Remove the meat to a serving bowl or plate and set aside. To the same skillet drizzle a small amount of cooking oil. Then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the fajita seasoning and add the soy sauce and lime juice. Cook until veggies are softened and tender.
- Serve meat and veggies over cooked rice. Top with sour cream and have additional lime wedges as desired.
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Notes
- Storage Info:
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep components separate for easier reheating.
- Freezer: Freeze seasoned ground beef for up to 3 months. Cooked veggies can also be frozen but may soften when reheated.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. Reheat rice separately for best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
1006mg
(42%)
Potassium
588mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2403IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1006mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2403IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.