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


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