Description
Sizzling Keto Beef Fajitas bring Mexican-inspired flavors to low-carb dining with zesty spices and tender meat wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Protein-packed and perfectly seasoned, these fajitas deliver maximum taste without compromising your healthy lifestyle goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) flank steak, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully introduce sliced flank steak into the hot skillet, searing each side until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate colorful bell peppers, sliced onions, and minced garlic into the skillet, allowing vegetables to soften and develop a slight char, roughly 5-6 minutes.
- Generously dust the sizzling mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly and intensify flavor profiles.
- Gently transfer the aromatic beef and vegetable medley into crisp lettuce leaves, creating delicate wrap-like parcels.
- Enhance the fajitas with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, dollops of tangy sour cream, and zesty salsa to complement the robust meat and vegetable combination.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a low-carb, keto-friendly meal bursting with southwestern-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality flank steak with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness when cooking your fajitas.
- Slice the beef against the grain to ensure each bite remains juicy and easy to chew, preventing tough meat texture.
- Pat the meat dry before cooking to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Swap lettuce leaves with low-carb alternatives like cabbage wraps or large Swiss chard leaves for different textures and presentations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg