4.8 from 24 votes
Southwest Steak Bowl
A steak bowl using seasoned flank steak, spinach, baked sweet potatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and avocado, making it gluten-free and "whole".
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 738 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable , divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 16 ounces flank steak
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 avocado , cubed
- 2 cups baby spinach , stems removed
- 1 Jalapeño , seeded and minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , leaves only
- 1/4 cup scallions (green onions) , chopped
- 1 lime , cut into wedges
- chile powder , for finishing and optional
- Maldon sea salt , for finishing and optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with the cumin and 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Remove and set aside.
- Season the flank steak with fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, if needed. If you are using a well seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet, this is not necessary. Add the seasoned steak, searing on each side for 2-3 minutes for medium-rare, longer for more well-done. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Slice against the grain or into cubes.
- Mix the jalapeno and garlic in a small bowl.
- Divide the spinach, cooked sweet potatoes, steak, scallions and avocado into 2 large bowls. Top with the jalapeno-garlic mixture, cilantro and fresh lime juice from lime wedges.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings section!
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Notes
- Say Cheese- Add cheese! Cubed or shredded, add pepper jack, colby jack or cheddar cheese.
- Get Saucy- I joke that my husband needs extra sauce on nearly everything. Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Roasted Jalapeno and Onion Dressing or Honey Chipotle Dressing are my picks.
- More Veggies- Get your veg on and clean out the crisper. Diced bell pepper, white onion, red onion, cucumber slices, halved grape tomatoes and carrots are great.
- Swap the Leafy Greens- Not into spinach? Substitute it for romaine lettuce, bibb lettuce, a spring mix or even iceberg lettuce.
- Grains- Make it a steak and rice or steak and grain bowl by adding a bed of quinoa or rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
738kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
1952mg
(56%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
21630IU
(433%)
Vitamin C
42.9mg
(48%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
6.7mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1952mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 21630IU | 433% |
| Vitamin C | 42.9mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6.7mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.