
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Looking to upgrade your meal-prep routine? These steak fajita power bowls are the answer. Brown rice is topped with tender steak, fajita-style peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and sliced avocado in these protein-packed bowls for an easy, quick lunch that will be the envy of all your coworkers. Ready in under an hour, these bowls are the perfect solution when you need to spice up your lunch routine.
Like all of our grain bowl recipes, you can get as creative here as you want! I love this combination of flavors and textures, but feel free to add your favorite additions and toppings. Guacamole, salsa, corn salsa, or pico de gallo would all be great ideas.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp.
vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2
yellow onion, sliced into half moons
- 2
bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb.
skirt steak, cut into 1/2" slices
Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tsp.
chili powder
- 1/2 tsp.
cumin
- 4 cups
cooked brown rice
- 1
avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 cup
black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup
frozen corn, thawed, warmed
- 1 Tbsp.
finely chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add onions and peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and peppers are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 2In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil until very hot, about 30 seconds. Arrange steak in pan and pour lime juice over. Add chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook steak, undisturbed, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, to your preference, about 2 minutes more for medium. Transfer to another plate.
- Step 3Divide rice among bowls. Top with steak, onions, peppers, avocado, beans, and corn. Top with cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream.
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