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Delicious steak fajita bowl with colorful vegetables and tender steak

Steak Fajita Bowl

A flavorful and vibrant steak fajita bowl combining juicy flank steak, sautéed vegetables, and creamy chipotle sauce, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the steak
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak (680g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
For the vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml) for vegetables
For the chipotle sauce
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (120g)
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 tbsp (15ml) adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (15ml)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt (or to taste)
For the bowl
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked, 280g)
  • 3 cups water or broth (720ml)
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz, rinsed, 425g)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (165g)
  • 1 large avocado
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped, 15g)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, combine the rice and water (or broth) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  2. In a blender, combine the sour cream, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove from the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, and then slice it thinly.
  2. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the corn and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Start with a base of rice, then layer on the sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, black beans, corn, diced avocado, and a drizzle of the chipotle sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Serve the fajita bowls warm, allowing everyone to customize their own. You can offer additional toppings such as shredded cheese, jalapeños, or extra sour cream on the side.