Steak Fajita Bowl Recipe
Beef fajita bowls are an easy way to eat a balanced and healthy meal. You've got protein, veggies, and nutrient dense quinoa. It checks all of the important boxes!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 354kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion large, sliced
- 2 bell pepper sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 lbs steak flat iron, but any thin steak will work (slice against the grain)
- 1 ½ tbsp lime juice about 1 lime worth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos low sodium
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- ½ cup beef broth low sodium
Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Optional Toppings:
- tomatoes
- jalapenos
- cilantro
- lime
- avocado
- black beans canned
- corn, canned kernels
Instructions
Instant Pot:
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Press the "adjust" button to turn the sauté mode to "high". When the Instant Pot insert is hot add the oil. 1 tsp olive oil
- Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the Instant Pot. sauté the vegetables until they are slightly browned. 1 onion, 2 bell pepper, 1 tbsp garlic
- Next add the steak, fajita seasonings, lime juice, and liquid aminos. Mix the fajitas up and allow the steak to cook for 2-3 minutes until the steak is browned.1 lbs steak, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 ½ tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- Turn the Instant Pot off. Push the fajitas to one side of the Instant Pot to make room for the quinoa. Add the quinoa to the open space. Pour the beef broth over the quinoa, but do not stir. 1 cup dry quinoa, ½ cup beef broth
- Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 2 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Remove the lid and assemble your fajita bowl. Garnish with your desired toppings. tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, lime, avocado, black beans, corn, canned
Stove:
- Heat a large skilled on high heat on your stove top. When the pan is hot add the oil. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, and steak to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes to get scorch marks.1 tsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 bell pepper, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 lbs steak
- Reduce heat to medium/low. Add in the fajita seasoning, lime juice, and aminos. Mix together then push the side of the pan. Add the quinoa to the empty space and cover with beef broth. Do not stir. 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 ½ tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 cup dry quinoa, ½ cup beef broth
- Cover the skillet and let cook 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is done and slightly translucent. Remove the lid and let any excess liquid cook off.
- Turn the stove off, assemble, the bowls, and serve. tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, lime, avocado, black beans, corn, canned
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2756IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 4mg