Mexican Beef Fajita Bowl with Bell Peppers and Lime
A hearty fajita-style bowl with seasoned beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and a zesty lime finish over cauliflower rice.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 8 oz Lean ground beef
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion
- 1 cup Bell pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Lime juice
- 3 cups Cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro(optional)
- 0.5 cup Pico de gallo(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add beef, season with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned.
- 2
Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add cauliflower rice to the skillet with the remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring, until tender.
- 4
Turn off heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt.
- 5
Serve in a bowl and top with cilantro and pico de gallo if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 690 mg |
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