I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Steak Fajita Bowl

One of my favorite bowl meals.   If can make this without marinating the steak, but I think it takes better and it's more tender when marinated.





STEAK FAJITA BOWL 
(serves 4)

Steak Marinade Ingredients:
*2 pounds for your favorite steak (flank or skirt steak is normally used, but I prefer Strip steak)
*1/3 cup lime juice (I squeeze fresh limes about 3)
*lime zest (optional)
*1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
*2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
*3 tablespoons olive oil
*4 garlic cloves, minced
*1 tablespoon white onion, minced
*2 teaspoons ground cumin
*1 teaspoon chili powder
*1/2 teaspoon paprika
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper
*1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Rice Ingredients:
*1 cup white rice, rinsed
*2 cups water
*1 garlic clove, minced
*1/4 teaspoon salt
*lime juice squeezed from 1 lime
*zest from one lime
*1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Bowl Ingredients:
*1 tablespoon vegetable oil
*2 green bell peppers, sliced
*2 red bell peppers, sliced
*2 white or yellow onions, sliced
*sour cream (optional)
*salsa (optional)
*sharp cheese, shredded (omit if dairy free)

Steak Marinade Directions:
~In a gallon sized zip-loc bag, place 2 pounds steak, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoons minced onion, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
~Seal and mix well.
~Add steak and seal bag again.
~Turn bag until steak is well coated.
~Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning bag every once in a while
~Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Rice Directions:
~In a medium saucepan mix 1 cup white rice, 2 cups water, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt, zest from 1 lime, and juice squeezed from 1 lime.
~Bring to a boil over medium heat.
~Once water is boiling, cover pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
~Simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender (longer if using brown rice).
~Remove from heat and add cilantro and fluff with a fork.

Steak Directions:
~In a large cast iron skillet (or heavy bottom skillet), heat pan over high medium-heat for a couple minutes.
~Add steak and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
~Remove steak from pan and allow two rest while cooking veggies.  Cover with a tented piece of foil while cooking veggies.
~Just before serving, slice steak into thin slices against the grain.

Veggie Directions:
~In same skillet that you cooked the steak in, add 1 tablespoon veggie oil.
~Sauté 2 sliced green peppers, 2 sliced red peppers, and 2 sliced onions until desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes).

Bowl Directions:
~Arrange the rice, steak, veggies and cheese in 4 bowls or layer them.
~Put a dollop of sour cream on top.
~Pour a little salsa over and enjoy


1 comment:

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