Mexican Chipotle Lime Skillet Steak & Cauliflower Rice (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 2 large Eggs(optional)
• 2 cups Spinach(optional)
• 1.5 lb Flank steak (or skirt steak)
• 2 tbsp Chipotle in adobo, minced
• 1 tbsp Adobo sauce (from can)(optional)
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, sliced(optional)
• 5 cups Cauliflower rice
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• to taste Salt(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat steak dry. Mix chipotle (and adobo sauce if using), lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Marinate steak while you prep (10–15 minutes).

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to preference). Remove and rest 8 minutes.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper 4–5 minutes until slightly charred and softened.

5. 5

   Add cauliflower rice and stir-fry 5–7 minutes until tender and dry (no steaming).

6. 6

   Slice steak against the grain and return to skillet for 1–2 minutes to coat with smoky juices.

7. 7

   Optional: Stir in spinach for 1 minute to wilt. Finish with extra lime juice.