Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Bowl

Name: Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb skirt steak or flank steak; 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced; 1 large red onion, sliced; 3 EL olive oil, divided; 2 TL chipotle powder; 2 limes, juiced and zested; 3 cups cooked white or brown rice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, sliced; Salt and black pepper to taste

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This Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Bowl brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen, perfectly blending smoky, spicy, and zesty notes. Juicy, tender skirt steak is marinated in a homemade chipotle-lime blend, then seared to perfection. It's served over fluffy cilantro-lime rice alongside charred bell peppers and onions for that authentic fajita sizzle. Topped with creamy avocado slices, fresh pico de gallo, and a drizzle of tangy crema, this bowl is a complete meal that's both satisfying and Instagram-worthy. Ideal for high-protein meal prep or a impressive weeknight dinner, it captures the essence of Southwest cuisine with every colorful, flavorful bite. This dish aligns perfectly with current trends for build-your-own bowls and protein-forward, macro-balanced meals.

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A colorful steak fajita bowl with marinated steak, rice, peppers, onions, and avocado on a dark slate table

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or grill panMixing bowlsKnife

Instructions

1
In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, chipotle powder, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak in the marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
2
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Cook steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
3
In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté peppers and onions until charred and tender.
4
Toss warm rice with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
5
Assemble bowls: rice, peppers and onions, sliced steak, and avocado. Garnish with extra cilantro.

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Leckere Rezepte

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