Steak Fajita Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steak Fajita Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa tri-colored
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 red bell pepper sliced in 1-inch strips
- 1 green bell pepper sliced in 1-inch strips
- 1 bell pepper sliced in 1-inch strips, orange
- 1 red onion sliced in 1-inch strips
- 1 lb. top sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning divided
- 2 cups spinach divided, fresh
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- ¼ cup sour cream divided
- 1 lime quartered
Instructions
- In a medium-size saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce to medium-low heat and add in the tri-colored quinoa and 1 tablespoon salt. Place a lid on the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the heat and set to the side.
- While the quinoa cooks, preheat the grill to 500 degree's Fahrenheit.
- While the grill preheats slice the bell peppers and onion and place in a bowl. Drizzle grapeseed oil on top and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the fajita seasoning. Mix with your hands and set to the side.
- Place steaks on a plate, drizzle grapeseed oil on top and then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of fajita seasoning divided among the steaks and on each side.
- Clean grill and reduce heat to low. Spray the grill with cooking spray to reduce sticking. Place peppers and onions in a veggie basket and place steaks on the grill. Grill the steaks for 5 minutes on each side, toss the veggies a few times to prevent burning. Remove from the grill and let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice steaks thinly. Divide the fresh spinach in each bowl, add the quinoa divided among 4 bowls, then top with pepper and onion mixture and steak slices. Top with fresh cilantro, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and a dollop of sour cream. Squeeze lime on top and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Beef - I like to use sirloin steaks for this recipe as it's a leaner and more affordable cut of meat. Any style beef will do.
- Cutting Steak - Always slice steak against the grain--this will help prevent you from having a chewy steak. Against the grain means against the lines of the steak.
- Vegetables - If you love vegetables you can also add in mushrooms and even sliced zucchini.
Dietary Substitutions:
Dairy Free - Remove the sour cream and cheese from the bowls to make this recipe dairy free. Vegetarian - Remove the steak from this recipe and just enjoy the fajita bowl with vegetables only.
- Dairy Free - Remove the sour cream and cheese from the bowls to make this recipe dairy free.
- Vegetarian - Remove the steak from this recipe and just enjoy the fajita bowl with vegetables only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1990mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3671IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.