Best Beef Fajita Rice Salad Recipes

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BEEF FAJITA RICE SALAD



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Great refreshingly simple dish quick to make and for all to enjoy during Mexican cookoff! Summer easy and will fill the hungry man! I made this last night and everyone loved it! It was on a supermarket flyer I picked up at the meat counter in Albertson's.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 16m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb top round steaks or 1 lb flank steak, cut to 3/4 inch thick
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quarters
2 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, oil, garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a shallow baking dish; Add beef, cover, and marinate in refrigerator, for at least 4 hours.
  • Remove beef and cook as desired (grilled, pan fried or broiled) for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Slice meat diagonally into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine rice, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions in a large bowl.
  • Arrange mixture over shredded lettuce.
  • Place beef on top.
  • Serve with picante sauce and sour cream.

BEEF FAJITA SALAD



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This easy salad features colorful peppers, beans, tomato and tender strips of beef. The beef marinates for only 10 minutes, but gets great flavor from the lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced and halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook the peppers and onion in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Add beef with marinade to the skillet; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture comes to a boil. Add beans and pepper mixture; heat through.
  • Divide the salad greens among four bowls; top each with 1-1/4 cups beef mixture, 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 459.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 26.9

FAJITA IN A BOWL



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Pull out the skewers and take a stab at grilling peppers, onions and corn for an awesome steak salad that's all summer and smoke. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 beef flank steak (1 pound)
12 miniature sweet peppers, halved and seeded
1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
SALAD:
12 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup reduced-fat lime vinaigrette
Optional ingredients: Cotija cheese, lime wedges and tortillas

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder and salt. Rub onto both sides of steak., Place peppers and onion on a grilling grid; place on grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 9-11 minutes; add tomatoes during the last 2 minutes. Remove from grill., Place steak and corn directly on grill rack; close lid. Grill steak until a thermometer reads 135° for medium-rare, 8-10 minutes on each side; grill corn until lightly charred, turning occasionally, 10-12 minutes., Divide greens and cilantro among 4 bowls. Cut corn from cobs and thinly slice steak across the grain; place in bowls. Top with vegetables; drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, serve with cheese, lime and tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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