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Mexican Steak & Pepper “Taco” Bowl Bites (Low-Carb)

Seared steak with charred peppers and onions served over a crunchy lettuce base with lime crema-style sauce (no dairy).

Mexican Steak & Pepper “Taco” Bowl Bites (Low-Carb)

Total

38 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

18 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 9 large Romaine lettuce leaves
  • 450 g Flank steak
  • 2 medium Bell peppers
  • 1 medium Red onion
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.33 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free plain yogurt)
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice steak thinly against the grain. Season with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear steak 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add remaining oil. Char sliced peppers and onion 5–7 minutes until blistered and tender.

  4. 4

    Mix yogurt with lime juice and chopped cilantro for a quick crema.

  5. 5

    Assemble: place lettuce leaves on plates, top with steak and peppers/onion, and drizzle crema.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fat25 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium560 mg

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