Mexican · Dinner
Sizzling Beef Skillet (Keto)
Strips of seared beef sirloin sizzle with bell pepper, onion, and zucchini in a smoky chipotle-lime pan sauce, finished with melted Monterey Jack and cilantro. Cauliflower rice replaces the traditional grain side, keeping the plate low-carb while the char and spice stay true to a Mexican skillet.
$6
12 minsPrep
15 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
505Calories
40.3gProtein
33.8gFat
13.9gCarbs
5.9gSugar
4.1gFiber
901mgSodium
146mgChol
12.6gSat Fat
1180mgPotassium
345mgCalcium
3.6mgIron
2.9mcgVitamin B12
58mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the beef sirloin thinly against the grain. Cut bell pepper and onion into strips, halve-moon the zucchini, mince the garlic and chipotle, chop the cilantro, and pat everything dry.
2
Sear
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear beef in a single layer 2 minutes per side until deeply browned and pink-red at center.
3
Sauté
Add bell pepper, onion, and zucchini over medium-high heat and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and vegetables develop light char.
4
Bloom
Stir in garlic, chipotle, cumin, and smoked paprika over medium heat 1 minute until fragrant, then return beef with lime juice and cauliflower rice. Simmer 3 minutes until cauliflower softens and liquid reduces to a glaze.
5
Finish
Scatter Monterey Jack over the top, cover, and let sit off heat 2 minutes until cheese melts. Rest uncovered 5 minutes so juices settle.
6
Plate
Season with salt and black pepper, scatter cilantro over the top, and serve straight from the skillet.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g beef sirloin
- 1 cup150g bell pepper
- 1/2 cup70g onion
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup130g zucchini
- 1 1/2 cup170g cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz86g Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
