Mexican · Dinner
Sizzling Beef Skillet (Low-Calorie)
Lean beef sirloin strips seared hot then simmered in a skillet with tomato, onion, bell pepper and chipotle for a smoky kick. Cooked with minimal oil and no cream or cheese, this dish keeps the sizzle and char of classic fajita-style Mexican skillets while trimming fat and calories, served over cauliflower rice.
$5
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
368Calories
34.2gProtein
18.1gFat
18.6gCarbs
8.1gSugar
5.8gFiber
870mgSodium
108mgChol
5.9gSat Fat
1120mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
2.6mcgVitamin B12
72mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-carb
high-fiber
gluten-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the beef sirloin thin against the grain, thinly slice the onion and bell pepper into strips, mince the garlic, and chop the chipotle and cilantro; set near the stove.
2
Sear
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef 2 minutes per side until browned on the edges but still pink in center, then transfer to a plate.
3
Saute
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion and bell pepper and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred.
4
Bloom
Stir the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika into the skillet and cook over medium heat 30 seconds until fragrant and the raw smell disappears.
5
Simmer
Add the chipotle in adobo and canned tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt, and simmer over medium-low heat 6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6
Rest
Return the seared beef to the skillet, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes so the beef finishes cooking through in residual heat.
7
Plate
Spoon the steamed cauliflower rice onto a plate, top with the beef and sauce, scatter cilantro over the top, and serve with the lime wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g beef sirloin
- 1 tsp1 tsp olive oil
- 11 onion
- 11 bell pepper
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 2/3 cup80g, about a third of a 14.5 oz can canned tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
- 22 lime wedge
- 1 1/2 cup220g cauliflower rice
