Easy Keto Beef Fajita Salad Recipe
Easy Beef Fajita Salad Recipe - light, crisp, and delicious salad topped with bell pepper strips and beef fajita strips!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinating Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef salad, easy fajita salad, fajita salad
Servings: 4 salads
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- Fajita Seasoning or use 1 packet of fajita seasoning, about 2 tablespoons:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- For Fajitas:
- ⅓ cup of avocado oil
- 2 tbsp avocado oil for pan frying
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
- ¼ cup of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning for keto, do not use store bought as most contain sugar
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 pound of flank or skirt steak
- 5 cups of romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup of Colby jack cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup of guacamole
- Optional: Lime wedges and chopped cilantro
Mix avocado oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, fajita seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then pour it over the steak in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet then add the red and yellow peppers and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they become tender and turn a light brown color.
Remove peppers from the pan and set aside for later.
Remove the steak from the sauce and cook it in the same pan as the peppers over medium heat on each side for about 6 minutes or until it reaches your preferred doneness.
Let it rest for 10 minutes then slice into long strips.
Add the lettuce to a large bowl then add the cherry tomatoes, cheese, some guacamole then the sliced steak.
Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 908mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g
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